Sermons on Empty Handed:

Memorable Things For Memorial Day

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jan 10, 2020

Paul had lived through numerous things that could be called memorable. Philippi was one place where some of these memorable events took place.

Note: this is in a "talking paper" format. Introduction: This is the weekend where we celebrate Memorial Day. For many people, it’s time to enjoy the first 3-day weekend since February! Too many people think too little about the reason we celebrate: to honor those who gave all, including ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Chosen To Soar Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Oct 7, 2014

The Lord chooses Israel to be a Holy Nation. This is not a position of privilege, but one of responsibility.

Exodus 19:3-7, 20:1-17 “Chosen to Soar” INTRODUCTION They were an unremarkable people descended from a man and wife who have no other distinction than we know their names. The people had no notable culture and no great art work. They were broken and poor. Yet, they were chosen ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Your Redemption Value Series

Contributed by Jim Heidebrecht on Jul 2, 2007

Sermon 9 in the Galatians series. An empty bottle has a redemption value: its maker is willing to pay a price to redeem it, because it has value to the maker. Christ was willing to pay the highest price to Redeem us because we have value to our maker.

04/29/2007 (The Divisions of the passage for this sermon were based on G. Walter Hansen’s Commentary on Galatians from the IVP NT Commentary series) YOUR REDEMPTION VALUE (Gal 3:10-14) The empty bottle and the squirrel – the hook Has some markings on it Tells us who made it, where it was ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:10-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Dawn's Early Light

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 15, 2009

Just as Key saw that the darkness is intense before the dawn, that during battle we see enough to know that our freedom is won, and that we are at our best when we claim freedom for others, so also at the empty tomb we learn of our freedom from sin.

At 9 o’clock the firing from the ships anchored in the harbor slackened and then stopped. It seemed as though the siege of the city might be over for the night. But an hour or so later 20 small beats set out, under cover of darkness, with a driving rain pelting down. Their oars muffled, they ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

He Is Talking About Us

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 22, 2019

A study in the Gospel of Matthew 21: 33 – 46

Matthew 21: 33 – 46 Hey, is He talking about us? 33 “Hear another parable: There was a certain landowner who planted a vineyard and set a hedge around it, dug a winepress in it and built a tower. And he leased it to vinedressers and went into a far country. 34 Now when vintage-time drew near, he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:40

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Fear Not (Sermon 1 Of 3) Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Dec 4, 2024

We never be afraid of YHWH God or in this life because we have our God Who pulls back and empties Himself that He might be intimately close to us and we have our God Who leans close and is ever present with us. Grace upon grace.

CHRISTMAS 2024: FEAR NOT LUKE 2:8-21 # fearnot READ LUKE 2:8-21 (ESV) [person from the congregation reads] “And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9 And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Trilogy Psalms (22.23.24) Psalm 22 – The Depths Behind Calvary – The Suffering Servant – What Calvary Meant To Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Sep 8, 2022

Today in heaven, all that the Lord has from this earth, are scars – in His hands, feet, side and head. He also has a glorified human body. We leave this earth with nothing, not a thing. We too will have a glorified human body, like unto His. The only scars in heaven are the scars of redemption.

TRILOGY PSALMS (22.23.24) PSALM 22 – THE DEPTHS BEHIND CALVARY – THE SUFFERING SERVANT – WHAT CALVARY MEANT TO JESUS CHRIST A Bible Study in Three Psalms – the Trilogy Psalms 22, 23, 24. Today we do only one of those – Psalm 22 INTRODUCTION - THE PSALM TRILOGY Psalms 22, 23, and 24 are ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:1-31, Philippians 2:7-8, Isaiah 53:3-7, Psalm 69:7-9, Psalm 40:7-8, Matthew 27:39-42, Hebrews 12:2, Isaiah 52:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Keeper Of The Oil

Contributed by Ken Crow on Apr 17, 2011

We can have meetings in this building but if we want to have life changing church we must pray for the presents of the Holy Ghost!

The Keeper Of The Oil Pastor Ken Crow 1 Chronicles 27:28 (King James Version) 28And over the olive trees and the sycomore trees that were in the low plains was Baalhanan the Gederite: and over the cellars of oil was Joash: This morning we will look again at the miracle of 1st Kings chapter ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:9-16

Denomination: Church Of God

Ta Da! Christ Has Risen Indeed

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Apr 12, 2017

A Sunday School teacher asked the class: "What were the first words Jesus said after leaving the tomb." A little girl lifted her hands in the air and responded; "Ta Da"! O' Beloved; Ta Da Jesus Christ has Risen indeed.

Let us pray O' Heavenly Father it is through your only begotten Son Jesus that we have the gift of eternal life. For He overcame death ... and opened to us the gate of everlasting life: Grant that we, ... who this day ... celebrate with joy our Lord's resurrection, ... may be raised from the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Anglican

From The Backside Of The Desert To Holy Ground_exodus 2.15-3.22 Series

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jan 10, 2026

GOD often prepares HIS servants in hidden places before revealing HIS power in public deliverance. The GOD who sees affliction, hears cries, and remembers HIS covenant reveals HIMSELF as I AM, the eternal Deliverer WHO sends HIS servant to redeem His people.

2026.01.11. Sermon Notes. “From the Backside of the Desert to Holy Ground” Exodus 2.15-3.22 William Akehurst, HSWC SCRIPTURES: Exodus 2:15-25, Exodus 3:1-22, Genesis 15:13-14, Acts 7:22-34, John 8:58, Hebrews 11:24-27 KEY WORDS: Deliverance, Covenant, Holy Ground, I AM, Calling, Obedience, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:15-25, Exodus 3:1-22, Genesis 15:13-14, Acts 7:22-34, John 8:58, Hebrews 11:24-27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Communion Meditation No. 9_hang Onto His Words Series

Contributed by Herman Abrahams on Jan 14, 2006

"I am the Bread of Life"... "I am the vine" ... My blood is real drink" ... Jesus words are indeed words to hang unto because they are life-giving. They are not empty words, they are words of spirit and life (John 6:63), words that give us hope.

Compiled by: Herman Abrahams (Pastor), Cornerstone Faith Ministries, P.O. Box 740, Westridge 7802, Rep. of South Africa. E-Mail: Mentorship2003@yahoo.co.uk Note to the reader: If you have been blessed with this sermon compilation, I would be honoured to receive an e-mail from you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:48-51

Denomination: Charismatic

Top Ten Reasons Why Easter Jesus Is Better Than Christmas Jesus – Part 2

Contributed by Peter Pilt on Apr 28, 2019

This was a creative way we presented the Easter Story. We looked at the ways that Easter Jesus is better than Christmas Jesus and then decorated the auditorium half as Easter and half as Christmas. It worked very well.This post is Part Two of Top Ten Reasons.

During Easter 2019, I preached a creative message on Good Friday and Easter Sunday looking at the The Top Ten Reasons why Easter Jesus is better than Christmas Jesus. Now I understand that Christmas and Easter Jesus are the same Jesus…but the point I am trying to make is that the world is more ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-9, 1 Corinthians 15:14, Romans 6:5-7, Hebrews 9:11-14, 1 Peter 1:3, Acts 2:22-25, 2 Corinthians 5:17-21, Hebrews 10:19, John 14:15, Ephesians 1:19-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Being Smart With My Money Pt 3 What Cost Me The Most

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Oct 15, 2012

This sermon involves tithing on one hand and on the pressures we put on ourselves to purchase things at a discount that actually cost us more in the long run. We need to count the full cost before making a decision.

Being Smart With My Money—What Costs Me The Most Glenville 10/14/2012 Haggai 1:2-11 Luke 14:25-35 We are in part 3 of our series, Being Smart With My Money. Pastor Kellie started us with What Do I Need, Pastor Toby preached last week on What To Avoid, Next Week Pastor Kellie will ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Rejecting Jesus Or Handling Him With Care

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Apr 12, 2022

Experiencing rejection is a normal part of life. It happens to all of us. How could a single Palm Sunday Celebration cause the religious leaders to be jealous, and envious of Jesus? What causes men to reject him?

Sermon: Rejecting Jesus Instead of Handling Him with Care Scripture: Luke 20:9-20 “Now Jesus turned to the people again and told them this story: “A man planted a vineyard, leased it to tenant farmers, and moved to another country to live for several years. 10 At the time of the grape harvest, he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:9-20, Psalm 118:22-24, 1 Peter 2:6-8

Denomination: Methodist

Divine Mercy Meets Us In Our Weakness Series

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Apr 21, 2025

Divine Mercy is not a distant decree but the heartbeat of relationship, a dance between human and divine that begins in weakness and culminates in redemption.

Title: Divine Mercy Meets Us in Our Weakness Intro: Divine Mercy is not a distant decree but the heartbeat of relationship, a dance between human and divine that begins in weakness and culminates in redemption. Scriptures: John 20:19-31 Reflection Dear Sisters and Brothers, In the quiet ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Other