Sermons on Empty Faith:

Evidence Of Christ's Return

Contributed by Grant Adams on May 20, 2023

The resurrection of Jesus was unexpected, and beyond human explanation and understanding, and in violation of all-natural laws.

The resurrection of Jesus was unexpected, and beyond human explanation and understanding, and in violation of all-natural laws. But it was true. It was what God did to give proof and power to all of the life and ministry of Jesus. On the first Easter, those who were the closet to Jesus were the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-53

Denomination: Baptist

Going Through The Valley

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Aug 1, 2013

Mountain-Top experiences may be good but can easily get you in your head. We must not forget that the Valley experiences are the ones that shape, discipline and position you where God desires you to be.

Opening illustration: Five year old Johnny was in the kitchen as his mother made supper. She asked him to go into the pantry and get her a can of tomato soup, but he didn’t want to go in alone. "It’s dark in there and I’m scared." She asked again, and he persisted. Finally she ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The End Of Christmas

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jan 6, 2012

In Christ’s birth we find ours. When our hearts and hands are full from giving gifts to one another, let us remember the tiny Babe Who gave the greatest gifts of all! Christmas doesn't have to end.

On Christmas Day, after the presents were opened, a family was having a dispute on the topic: “When does the Christmas season really end?” Dad said, “The season is over on the twelfth day of Christmas, and I have a song to prove it!” The teenage daughter argued, “The ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:26-28

Denomination: Congregational

Boast In The Lord God Almighty Not In This Empty World

Contributed by Richard Papafio on May 12, 2019

The wisdom of this world is foolishness to God, therefore He has used the foolish things of the world to confound the wise, the weak things to confound the mighty ones and has made things disregarded and looked down upon important and well positioned. Boast of God and no one else

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: *BOAST IN THE LORD GOD ALMIGHTY NOT IN THIS EMPTY WORLD* 1 Corinthians 1:27-31 King James Version (KJV) 27 But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:27-31

Denomination: Charismatic

"Faith" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 26, 2001

Part 4 in a 4 part Christmas series

(Read text) The writer of the epistle to the Hebrews opened the eleventh chapter of his letter with some words that are very familiar to most of us here: “Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen”. Throughout that same chapter he gives us ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-32

Denomination: Orthodox

When Jesus Left Behind An Empty Tomb

Contributed by Dr. Michael Pope on Apr 10, 2018

What Jesus left behind in the tomb and what He took with Him when He left the Tomb.

WHEN JESUS LEFT BEHIND AN EMPTY TOMB LUKE 24:1-8 1 APR 18 DR. M POPE INTRO: Philip Henry used to call the Lord's day the queen of days, the pearl of the week, and observed it accordingly. His common salutation of his family or friends, on the Lord's day in the morning, was that of the primitive ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

He Lives: Understanding The Mystery Of The Empty Tomb Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Apr 5, 2015

A message about what the empty tomb means and how Christ overcome all obstacles.

Title: He Lives: Understanding the Mystery of the Empty Tomb Theme: Show that there is life In the grave. Text: Mark 16:1 – 8, Luke 24:2 - 3 Communion – Road to Emmaus Luk 24:13-35 Now behold, two of them were traveling that same day to a village called Emmaus, which was seven miles ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Church Of God

How Far Can You Go On Empty

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Aug 29, 2007

This message is a challenge to prayer instead of the busy-ness of church life.

Amos 4:4 KJV Come to Bethel, and transgress; at Gilgal multiply transgression; and bring your sacrifices every morning, and your tithes after three years: Amos 5:4-6 KJV For thus saith the LORD unto the house of Israel, Seek ye me, and ye shall live: [5] But seek not Bethel, nor enter into ...read more

Scripture: Amos 4:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

He Is Risen Series

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Dec 17, 2024

Today we are wrapping up the series titled “Were you there?”

Today we are wrapping up the series titled “Were you there?” In part 1 we took the journey that Jesus took from the Friday before Passover, all the way up to Passover. Then, in part 2, we examined the events of the Crucifixion. Today is Resurrection Sunday!!! I’d like us to consider 3 things ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

When Empty Places Become Holy Spaces

Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 1, 2025

God works in the empty places to prepare us for the holy.

When Empty Places Become Holy Spaces Hebrews 10:19–22 “Therefore, brothers and sisters, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus, by a new and living way opened for us through the curtain… let us draw near to God with a sincere heart in full assurance of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"do Not Be Afraid...he Is Not Here!"

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Mar 30, 2024

This is a message for Easter.

Title: “Do not be afraid…He is not here!” Scripture: Mt. 28:5-6 Type: Easter/Evangelistic Where: GNBC 3-31-24 Intro: My father-in-law was a man who knew a lot about a lot and a little about everything. He knew things the average person didn’t know or sometimes even care to know. In 1973 while ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:5-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Will You Beleive

Contributed by Rob Poole on Apr 4, 2012

John's response to seeing the empty tomb of Jesus was simple: he saw and beleived.

Will You Believe? John 20:1-10 with focus on vs. 8 Introduction: tell the story- Mary Magdalene same as at crucifixion same that Jesus had cast out demons ran first, as soon as daylight after the Sabbath went to prepare the body. Found stone rolled away, went and told Peter and John. Their ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

She’s More Than Pretty—she’s Powerful!

Contributed by Charles Jones on May 11, 2025

God isn’t impressed by your outer glow if your spirit is empty!

Proverbs 31:30–31 (KJV): “Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the Lord, she shall be praised. Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates.” She’s More Than Pretty—She’s Powerful! Subtopic: When Fear of the Lord Outshines the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:30

Denomination: Pentecostal

When Your Net Comes Up Empty!

Contributed by James Reginald Levert on Aug 1, 2014

Sermon designed draw others into God purpose.

When your net comes up empty! Luke 5:1 As Jesus is walking alone the Sea of Galilee he notices two boats along the side of the bank. The fishermen are not there but have left to clean their nets. The bible says that after fishing all day and night their nets came up empty. Can you imagine being ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

What You Can Find In An Empty Tomb Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Jul 27, 2014

A sermon examining the empty tomb of Jesus.

What You Can Find In An Empty Tomb John 20:1-20 (Sunrise Service) On Resurrection Morning, some devoted women who followed Jesus Christ visited the tomb where He had been buried three days earlier. On their way, they were concerned as to how they would remove the stone in order to care for ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-20

Denomination: Baptist