Sermons on Empty Cup:

Are You Drinking Out Of The Fish Pond? Series

Contributed by A.t. Stewart on Aug 9, 2004

This sermon confronts the audience with the issue of seeking soul satisfaction in anything other than a relationship with God.

Are You Drinking Out of The Fish Pond? Jeremiah 2:1-13 Purpose: To cause people to realize if they are seeking soul satisfaction in anything other than God. . INTRODUCTION: You are on vacation in the mountains of north Georgia. You have decided to walk a mountain trail at the state park. It’s a ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 2:1-13

Communion In Every Direction

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Mar 2, 2009

A communion message looking backward, forward, upward and inward.

Dakota Community Church February 8, 2009 pm Communion in Every Direction Matthew 26:17-30 On the first day of the Feast of Unleavened Bread, the disciples came to Jesus and asked, "Where do you want us to make preparations for you to eat the Passover?" He replied, "Go into the city to a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:17-30

Denomination: Mennonite

Master Of The Universe Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Dec 14, 2008

Jesus is the eternal God come in the flesh.

MASTER OF THE UNIVERSE Colossians 2.9 S: Incarnation C: Jesus as God Th: I Love It When a Plan Comes Together Pr: JESUS IS THE ETERNAL GOD COME IN THE FLESH. KW: Choices CV: “We will clearly communicate the transforming truth of the Bible.” Type: ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:9

Denomination: Baptist

Near The Cross

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 27, 2015

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Near The Cross John 19:16-27 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/NearTheCross.html Imagine we were present in Jerusalem on the day Jesus was crucified. I wonder if we would have stood at the foot of the cross? We sing the great old hymn – “Jesus, keep me near the cross…there a ...read more

Scripture: John 19:16-27

Denomination: Baptist

Seven Reasons To Partake In Communion

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jan 1, 2022

In a desire to not treat common what is sacred this sermon gives seven reasons from Scripture as to why and how we as believers are to partake rightly in the Lord's table.

Seven Reasons for Communion 1 Corinthians 10:16-17, 11:23-32 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Act of Remembrance There are two ordinances instituted, commanded, and first observed by the Lord Jesus Christ: baptism and the Lord’s Supper. While baptism is only done ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-32, 1 Corinthians 10:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Garden Of Gethsemane – The Vitality Of Intercession (2/12) Series

Contributed by Eduardo (Eddie) Fernandes on Jun 17, 2020

Many don’t know how to pray. Prayer involves more than petition. When times get tough believers must fall to their knees before the throne of mercy with nobody else around. In the most terrifying week of His life Jesus retreated to pray. It was in Gethsemane where He won the victory, not on Calvary!

Introduction Slide 1 (title of series) For those who missed it, last week we began a 12 week adventure in the life of Jesus as we study what are called “The 12 stations of the cross.” In the last few weeks of the life of Jesus on earth we will study significant places He stopped at and what we can ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-41

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Passion Paradoxes

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 5, 2020

Mark 15 is not only the story of the crucifixion of Christ, but presents us with a series of amazing paradoxes that reveal wonderful truths to us.

Passion Paradoxes Lead up to Easter sermon (preached on Palm Sunday) Chuck Sligh April 5, 2020 NOTE: PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Please mention the title of the sermon and the Bible text to help me find the sermon in my ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:22-31

Denomination: Baptist

Witness In Testimony

Contributed by Dewayne Gamez on Jan 8, 2002

How should the members of a church witness! Every way that they can!!

Witness in Testimony Called to be the Lord’s Witnesses Matt 28:18-20, And Jesus came and said to them, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8, Matthew 28:18-20

Seven Habits The Church Needs

Contributed by Richard White on Aug 25, 2005

Steve Covey wrote a book about the habits of Successful people. The Church needs to have these type of habits. What attracts people to churches, it is habits of people that they find attractive.

Seven Habits Churches Need Romans 15:1 ff RO 15:1 We who are strong ought to bear with the failings of the weak and not to please ourselves. 2 Each of us should please his neighbor for his good, to build him up. 3 For even Christ did not please himself but, as it is written: "The ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Tests Of Real Religion Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 28, 2009

Receptivity to the Word & responsiveness to its revelation must be coupled with a new way of living. One must continuously surrender in obedience to & constant practice of the Word. For inner spiritual devotion to Christ as Lord will be demonstrated by me

JAMES 1:26-27 THE TESTS OF REAL RELIGION We have been studying about being receptive to the Word and responsive to its teachings. Receptivity to the Word and responsiveness to its revelation must be coupled with a new way of living. One must continuously surrender to obedience and constant ...read more

Scripture: James 1:26-27

Denomination: Baptist

Living A Satisfied Life Series

Contributed by Dennis Lee on May 3, 2016

From the Sermon on the Mount series, it deals with the 4th beatitude. It takes a look at all the wrong places people look to find satisfaction, along with the secret of satisfaction that comes out of God's word. A satisfied life is a life lived for Christ

The Sermon on the Mount “Living A Satisfied Life” Matthew 5:6 Watching commercials gives some insight into how Jesus taught lessons in His day. Advertisers pay millions of dollars to put their slogans and images before us, because they know it works. They know that if they can get ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Foursquare

Our Offerings To God

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 28, 2014

To show that we need to offer GOD a sacrifice of thanksgiving and keep our word to Him.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you always thanking GOD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to offer GOD a sacrifice of thanksgiving and keep our word to Him. IV. TEXT: Psalms 50:14 (Amplified Bible) 50:14 Offer to God the sacrifice of thanksgiving, and pay your vows ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 50:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Lord Who Leads Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 20, 2003

Since this psalm is so familiar, we’re in danger of missing the depth of its meaning. And, because it’s setting is in the world of sheep and shepherds, many of us city slickers can slide right past its richness.

The Lord Who Leads Most everyone has heard of Psalm 23. It’s a poem with no peer and has been called the sweetest song ever sung. Abraham Lincoln read it to cure his blues, and President Bush proclaimed it publicly to calm our nation’s fears after 9-11. I read these words out loud a week ago ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Cross-Culture (A Palm Sunday Sermon)

Contributed by Paul Newell on Mar 26, 2009

This sermon deals with the effect that Jesus’ cross had on three men: Simon the Cyrene, John the Apostle and Nicodemus, the quiet follower.

CROSS-Culture Palm Sunday 2009 – Communion Sunday I grew up in a fairly sheltered environment. Other than books at school I remember little, if any, interaction with anyone of another culture. My first encounter with a different culture was a kid I met at school. I don’t remember his name, but ...read more

Scripture: John 19:25-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Road Less Travelled Series

Contributed by Tim Diack on Jan 28, 2013

Naomi, Orpah, and Ruth – three women standing at a cross roads in life. One will find restoration, one will write herself out of God’s story, and one will journey down the road less travelled. Which road will you choose?

The Road Less Travelled - Ruth 1:3-18 - January 27, 2013 Series: From Heartache to Hope - The Redemption of Ruth - #2 Quite a number of years ago now, an author by the name of Robert Frost, penned a poem entitled, “The Road Not Taken.” It’s a poem that tells the story of ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:3-18

Denomination: *other