Sermons on empty filled:

Turn On The Light! Series

Contributed by Michael Mays on Sep 14, 2021

What does it mean to "empty" oneself? Something will fill the vacuum! When we empty ourself for Jesus--who is the perfect example of emptying oneself--we will be filled with His nature... and shine like lights!

I. Intro A. My kids and I are reading a series of books of historical fiction entitled The American Adventure, which follow the lives of various children as the history of our nation unfolds around them. One of the things that has always been the case is that, the older we get, the less we like ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-18

Spirit Filled Living

Contributed by Duane Boehm on May 2, 2001

Here we will learn what it means to be spirit filled, and how to live it.

THE SPIRIT FILLED LIFE EPH.5:15-21 GAL. 5:22-23 INTRO: The spirit filled life transforms the believer to a higher level of a understanding of God. Love--(unconditional,unselfish) Joy--Jesus 1st Others 2nd You last Peace-Only from God Longsuffering--real patience,patience put to the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-21, Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Being Filled With The Spirit Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 20, 2001

Corinth was a congregation blessed with a multitude of gifts from the Spirit of God... and yet Paul told them they were unspiritual.

OPEN: I suspect that almost everyone knows who Bert and Ernie, the Cookie Monster and Big Bird are. They were among the muppet stars on a popular children’s show: Sesame Street. During the filming of each show, some lucky parents were allowed to bring their children on stage and be part of the ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Be Spirit-Filled

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Mar 1, 2002

Canada’s Olympic glory gives a picture of God’s will - the fullness of His Spirit, the Joy of God , so how can we get in on it.

How to be Spirit-filled Team Canada’s gold medal win in Salt Lake City Olympics has spread a spirit of patriotism. Waves of red and white all over the country, coast to coast. Spontaneous singing, outburst of shouts of triumph, joy and celebration! Some say declare a holiday in Feb. to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-21

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Filling A Father's Shoes

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Mar 14, 2002

The world’s hardest job is being a father.

JOB 1:1-8 "FILLING A FATHER’S SHOES" A) If you were asked to name the world’s hardest job, what would you say it is? * Serving as president of the U.S.? * Heading up the United Nations? * Serving Jesus Christ somewhere as a missionary or as a pastor? B) Each of those choices could be defended! * ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

"Spirit-Filled Love Series

Contributed by William Nowak on Apr 12, 2002

Why are we commanded to love one another fervently as brothers and sisters in Christ?

I Peter 1:22-25 “Spirit-filled Love” Intro—Last week, as we were looking at the book of First Peter, we saw that Peter calls on us, because of the great promises of God that we possess and the living hope that we are given, to live a holy life. Holy living means doing what God wants us to do, but ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

Being Filled By The Spirit

Contributed by Ed Wood on May 2, 2002

A sermon of the spirit-filled Christian Life

BEING FILLED BY THE SPIRIT Ephesians 5:18 INTRO: What do you think of when you hear someone talk of being filled with the spirit? Some people may think of someone as being drunk, while others may think of someone as being demon possessed. This could be true in both cases. But most of us think ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18

Denomination: Baptist

A Power Filled Church

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jul 31, 2002

Gods will for his church corporately and individually is that we be filled with his power, from a new testament perspective this is the only way to live

A church filled with Power,is a church living in the power and the anointing of the Holy Spirit. Pentecost marked the introduction of the new testament of the Lord Jesus Christ. The New Testament = Life lived in the power of the spirit. = Having the inner power to live the life that pleases ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Spirit-Filled Christian.

Contributed by Terry Hensley on Nov 29, 2001

The 4-D’s and evidence of being spirit-filled.

These verses give a very straight set of instructions for the Christian. We are to walk like, talk like, live like, and conduct ourselves like Christians. We represent Almighty God, the creator of the universe, the great I am, we are the ambassadors of Christ. Now the 4-D’s and evidence of being ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

Pockets Filled With Potential

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Dec 5, 2001

One year into a stewardship campaign we can learn from Paul’s advice to the Corinthians. Finish what you started a year previously.

INTRODUCTION An elderly man won $1,000,00 in a lottery. His family was worried about him because he had a bad heart. They were afraid that when they told him he’d won the $1,000,000 he might drop dead of shock. So they went to their minister hoping that he would find the best way to break the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:10-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Faith-Filled Future

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 13, 2002

When we look into the future, we can be filled with faith or fear. We can choose to be a blessing or dread tomorrow. Your choice.

January 6, 2002 Hebrews 11:20-22 “A faith-filled future” INTRODUCTION Of all the topics that I could bring up to welcome you into a new year, probably the worst would be to talk about new year’s resolutions. But that is exactly what we are going to do today. Oh, it won’t be the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:20-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Spirit-Filled Church

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 14, 2004

When a church possesses all the characteristics of a Spirit-filled church, it will attract new people to God and to the church

January 11, 2004 Acts 2:42-47 “The Spirit-filled church” INTRODUCTION Have you ever noticed how much time and energy we as a society spend on being attractive to one another? To get an idea, it only takes a quick trip into Wal-Mart. One very large section is labeled beauty aids. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

The Spirit-Filled Life

Contributed by Chris Talton on Feb 11, 2004

This begins a study of the fruit of the Spirit examining the first three portions of the fruit.

January 25, 2004 Galatians 5:22-23 “The Spirit-filled Life” INTRODUCTION  Every person is going to produce fruit.  If a person doesn’t produce the expected kind of fruit, it’s because: - he’s not the right kind of tree OR... “...A good tree cannot produce bad fruit, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Spirit-Filled Life

Contributed by Chris Talton on Feb 11, 2004

Each of these characteristics of the fruit of the Spirit is a part of God’s character. They describe Him, and therefore, how He relates to us. Because it is our goal to become like God in His character, it becomes our responsibility to respond to people t

February 1, 2004 Galatians 5:22-23 “The Spirit-filled Life” INTRODUCTION  Spirit-filled people overcome temptation. “...live by the Spirit, and you will not gratify ... the sinful nature.” vs. 16  Spirit-filled people have to fight their natural desires. We ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22

Denomination: Baptist

Filled With The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Feb 3, 2006

TO HELP EVERY CHRISTIAN SEEK AND UNDERSTAND THE NECESSITY OF THE FULLNESS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT

LIFE AT THE HIGHEST PLANE! BEING FILLED WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT – A MUST FOR ALL CHRISTIANS! SERMON #9 Acts 1:8. Acts 2:1-4. Acts 4:31 Ac 1:8 But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist