Sermons on Emptied:

In Spirit And Truth: Worship That Transforms Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 10, 2023

A profound question: What does it mean to worship God in spirit and in truth? Our guidance comes from the New Living Translation of the Bible, specifically from John 4:23-24

"In Spirit and Truth: Worship That Transforms" Today, we gather to explore a profound question: What does it mean to worship God in spirit and in truth? Our guidance comes from the New Living Translation of the Bible, specifically from John 4:23-24: John 4:23-24 (NLT): "But the ...read more

Scripture: John 4:23-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Curse Of Unrighteous Wealth. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 7, 2024

We've all heard the saying, "easy come, easy go."

We've all heard the saying, "easy come, easy go." But when it comes to wealth acquired through unrighteous means, this phrase takes on a whole new meaning. Unrighteous wealth, earned through deceit, exploitation, or dishonesty, may bring temporary comfort and luxury, but it ultimately ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:26-27, Proverbs 10:2

Mary Magdalene Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Nov 15, 2004

How we can learn from Mary Magdalene’s example

MARY MAGDALENE – JOHN 20.1-18 Over the past year one of the major best sellers has been a book called the Da Vinci Code. The book purports to be genuine history of a secret which the Christian church has tried to suppress for nearly 2000 years – namely that Jesus did not die on the cross but was ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Go Into The City! Our City!

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 15, 2008

We must follow Jesus’ call to go into our community and make disciples.

Acts 1:1-11 August 12, 2007 ACTS 1:1-9 1 In my former book, Theophilus, I wrote about all that Jesus began to do and to teach 2 until the day he was taken up to heaven, after giving instructions through the Holy Spirit to the apostles he had chosen. 3 After his suffering, he showed himself to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Choices & Results

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jun 2, 2011

In order to follow the example of Christ’s humility, we must be willing to lay down our rights and reputation for the sake of the gospel. We must humble ourselves and serve others as a bondservant of Christ. If we say, we follow Christ; do we really live

Opening illustration: At the 2009 Kansas high school state track championship, an unusual thing happened. The team that won the girls 3,200-meter relay was disqualified. But what happened next was even more unusual. The team that was awarded the state championship by default turned right around and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:4-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Observing Lying Vanities Is Foraking The Mercy Of God

Contributed by Daniel J. Little on Jan 7, 2012

When we embrace idolatry of any kind we end up in the place described by Jonah in his prayer from the belly of the fish. JONAH 2:8 THEY THAT OBSERVE LYING VANITIES FORSAKE THE THEIR OWN MERCY.

Observing Lying Vanities, Forsaking the Mercy of God. Pastor Daniel J. Little Adfontes.djl@gmail.com The Landmark Church 126 Court St. Binghamton, NY 13901 Here is the point I want make this morning; Idolatry is embracing any word or will over God’s. Even when we embrace our own word and will over ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 2:8

Denomination: *other

Holes At Christmas

Contributed by Jim Caswell on Dec 1, 2016

Only the Holiness of God can fill the holes in our hearts and soul. An answer to the holes many of us find ourselves in at Christmas.

Title: Holes At Christmas Date: 12/4/16 Place: BLCC Text: Luke 2. 1-7, John 14.9, Psalm 11.3-4 CT: The holiness of God fills our empty holes. [Screen 1] FAS: One of the most popular films at Christmas is a movie my daughter still watches every year as a marathon of this movie has happened every ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Christian Church

Isaiah 58 When God Doesn't Answer Series

Contributed by Chuck Musselwhite on Feb 29, 2016

Exposition of Isaiah 58

Isaiah 58 When God Doesn’t Answer Where’s the Results? Vs. 1-3a Check Your Motives Vs. 3b-5 The Right Approach Vs. 6-7 Prayer the Breaks Through Vs. 8-14 Intro: Is anyone there? Do you ever try to call anyone anymore? I’ve given up trying to call people under the age of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Danger Of Drifting Away From The Bible Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Sep 9, 2019

If Jesus is All in All, why would be look for anything else?

There is real danger to the Christian that drifts away from the teachings (doctrines) of the Bible. Paul continues to instruct the followers of Christ to adhere to the doctrines they have been taught. 1 Timothy 4:16 (NKJV) Take heed to yourself and to the doctrine. Continue in them, for in doing ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Resurrection Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 8, 2024

We are in trouble if the resurrection did not happen.

The Resurrection Jeffery Anselmi / General Core 52 / Resurrection / 1 Corinthians 15:14 We are in trouble if the resurrection did not happen INTRODUCTION - What is one thing that most people fear as they get closer to the end of their life? - For me, it was the thought of not existing. - We get ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christian Forecast For 2006

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Jan 1, 2006

Christians outlook for New Year--2006

Sign in the window of an English company: We have been established for over one hundred years and have been pleasing our displeasing customers ever since. We have made money and lost money, suffered the effects of coal nationalization, coal rationing, government control, and bad payers. We have ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

He Is Risen - [an Easter | Resurrection Day Sermon]

Contributed by Bruce Allen on Apr 10, 2009

HE IS NOT HERE ... HE IS RISEN!

HE IS RISEN Luke 24:1-6a 1 Now upon the first day of the week, very early in the morning, they* came unto the sepulcher, bringing the spices which they had prepared, and certain others with them. 2 And they found the stone rolled away from the sepulcher. 3 And they entered in, and found not the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Promise Of Liberty-3

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 12, 2016

3 of 6. Peter revealed that a false liberty had been presented to the Church. The true Church yields to true liberty, but Why? We will examine 9 stipulations of true Liberty(God’s liberty)....

The PROMISE Of LIBERTY-III—2Peter 2:17-22 Attention: Car Curfew— A young man was elated when he turned eighteen in a state where curfew is 11:00 p.m. for anyone under eighteen years of age. He happily announced the news to his Dad about how he didn’t have to be in by ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:17-22

Denomination: Baptist

Remember

Contributed by Roxton Spear on Mar 26, 2002

An answer to the question, "What should I remember at Easter?"

INTRODUCTION: How is your memory? Do you remember what you should or do you have selective memory and just remember what YOU want to remember? Men, should I ask your wives about your memory? Did you remember Valentine’s Day? What about her birthday? You didn’t forget your anniversary, did ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-8

Denomination: Holiness

Blessed To Be A Blessing Series

Contributed by James Kelley on Apr 12, 2004

Easter Sermon that deals with the blessings we have through Jesus’ resurrection and the purpose of God to use us to bless others.

BLESSED TO BE A BLESSING Romans 4:25 (This sermon and the subsequent series is inspired by the sermon series BLESSED TO BE A BLESSING, by Rick Warren of Saddleback Valley Community Church.) I think one of the easiest traps we fall into is taking the blessings of God for granted. We are so ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:25

Denomination: Baptist