Sermons on Empty Cup:

Let Us Put Away Stealing Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on May 23, 2005

Let us put away stealing we are admonished by God’s word. Let us look at the different aspects of this in our lives.

Put Away Stealing STEALING Zig Ziglar tells of a thief, a man named Emmanuel Nenger. The year is 1887. The scene is a small neighborhood grocery store. Mr. Nenger is buying some turnip greens. He gives the clerk a $20 bill. As the clerk begins to put the money in the cash drawer to give Nr. Nenger ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:28

Denomination: Baptist

"Why Bad Things Happen To God's People"

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Aug 9, 2002

Painful things have happen since the beginning - but why?

“WHY BAD THINGS HAPPEN TO GOD’S PEOPLE” By: Dr. Dennis Deese Genesis 4:1-8 Bad things happening to God’s people is not anything new. To the contrary, they have been happening since the very beginning of man’s decision to sin. Next to being separated from God (Genesis 3:24), Adam and Eve, a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-8

Second Chances

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on May 30, 2007

A look at different people in the Bible got a second chance because of Jesus’ resurrection, and also how Jesus’ resurrection gives us a second chance.

Introduction 1. (object lesson: Play a carnival type game where you get 2-3 chances to throw balls through a hula hoop.) 2. It’s nice to get more than one chance at things... Some things, you don’t get another chance... I love the NCAA Basketball Tournament... This year was especially ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-17

Denomination: Nazarene

"My Lord And My God"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 30, 2011

A sermon about peace through God.

John 20:19-31 By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN eastridgeumc.org “My Lord and My God!” We live in the Age of Anxiety. Our world is anxious and afraid. Many older people are afraid their health will go bad and their savings will run ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: United Methodist

The Disease Of “me”

Contributed by Scott Carroll on May 9, 2011

dying to self

The Disease of “Me”: TEXT; Ps. 131:1-3 Intro: A problem I. There’s a disease on the loose! a. It is serious, life threatening. b. It is devastating. Have you heard about it? 1. A wife is crying, 2. A husband is drinking, 3. A young man is running away, 4. A young lady is giving ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 131:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Monuments To The Unknown

Contributed by Everett Mccoy on Jul 19, 2008

Paul on Mars Hill - "To the Unknown God". Everyone in the audience is building a memorial of some sort - a shrine in their life. The question is - to what? What ideal - what unknown god - consumes their time, energy, and focus?

22 Then Paul stood in the midst of the Areopagus and said, "Men of Athens, I perceive that in all things you are very religious; 23 "for as I was passing through and considering the objects of your worship, I even found an altar with this inscription: TO THE UNKNOWN GOD…. Acts 17:22-23a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:22-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Demas, The Disconnected Disciple

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jul 22, 2012

A sermon on the effects of worldliness on a Christian

“Demas, The Disconnected Disciple” “2 Timothy 4:10” Philemon 1:24 Marcus, Aristarchus, Demas, Lucas, my fellowlabourers. Colossians 4:14 Luke, the beloved physician, and Demas, greet you. 2 Timothy 4:10 For Demas hath forsaken me, having loved this present world, and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:10

Denomination: Baptist

Kindness: Show Kindness Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Sep 5, 2012

Show kindness and you’d have served Christ! Heed the call to reflect God’ kindness. Make effrots to cultivate it. Take initiative to show kindness.

Read Matthew 25:31-46 – show kindness and you’d have served Christ! How did Jesus distinguish the sheep from the goats? From the way they treat others. The tree shall be known by its fruits. • He is not making them into sheep and goats. He is dividing them as He sees them. • Believers of Christ ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Reminder In The Rainbow

Contributed by Ken Pell on May 3, 2010

A communion meditation reminding the Church to never lose the wonder of the mercy of God.

The Reminder in the Rainbow Rev. 4:1-11 & Genesis 9:12-17 Sermon Objective: A communion meditation to remind the Church to never lose the wonder of the mercy of God. Genesis 9:12-17 12 And God said, "This is the sign of the covenant I am making between me and you and every living creature with ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:1-11

Denomination: Nazarene

To Be Like Jesus Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Feb 6, 2011

Discipleship / soldiership living by the teaching of Jesus and through the gifted leading of Apostiles, prophets, evangelists, pastors and teachers. Why so that we can be united, knowledgable, and mature. Growing into the likeness of Jesus.

To be like Jesus: Ephesians 4:11-16. Today’s a big one in our nation, we celebrate Waitangi Day when an agreement was made between the majority of the Maori Chiefs and the Crown, agreement was reached between the parties and a covenant was signed, in 1840. There is much to be said for ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Salvation Army

People That Influence Their World

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 30, 2012

Witness, influence, evangelism and service

PEOPLE THAT INFLUENCE THIS WORLD Matt 5:13-16 (page 683) May 30, 2010 INTRODUCTION: I came into my office Monday, went to check out my email and under the headings that scroll by was… "Believe it or not, celebrities are fat and zitty like the rest of us." Well since I'm ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sola Fide

Contributed by Chris Surber on Dec 23, 2008

An application sermon with concise background on the reformation; Sola Fide - Faith Alone.

“Sola Fide” Galatians 3:23-25; 4:4-7 Introduction There are two kinds of magnets, steel magnets and soft iron magnets. The steel magnet receives its magnetism from the load stone, and has it permanently; it can get along very well alone in a small way; it can pick up needles and do many other ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:23-25

Denomination: Christian Church

The Righteousness Of God

Contributed by Christopher Nerreau on Jul 10, 2009

Jesus commands us to have a righteousness that surpasses that of the Pharisees and Scribes. Just how do we accomplish this?

“THE RIGHTEOUSNESS OF GOD” “Surpassing the Righteousness of the Pharisees and Scribes” Mt. 5:20 Fr. Christopher M. Nerreau Introduction: (READ PASSAGE) - In our gospel passage today Jesus commands us to have a righteousness that surpasses that of the Pharisees and Scribes. (v.20) ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:20

Denomination: Orthodox

We Can Do This!

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Feb 1, 2010

We Can Do This! 1) We have God’s promises 2) We are God’s people

In our voters’ meeting last Sunday we passed a motion which, Lord willing, should speed up the pace of our building program considerably. Now instead of saving little by little for the next ten or fifteen years before being able to build the grand plan you’ve seen leaning against the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:7-16

Denomination: Lutheran

Yes Or No

Contributed by Tom Tarpley on Feb 26, 2012

Sometimes, there are only two options in life, "Yes" or "No'.

Matthew 4:1-11 Mark 4:17-22 "Yes or No" You Decide. A few years ago Gloria and I were traveling on one of the freeways our on our way home from vacationing some place in the south, I can't remember exactly where we were coming from. All of a sudden, all I could see ahead of us were braking ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: *other