Sermons on Empty Jar:

Greatful Heart

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Dec 7, 2022

It’s a good thing to give thanks because God commands us to give thanks.

It is a good thing to give thanks unto the Lord, and to sing praises to Your name, O Most High” (Ps. 92:1). Do you want the blessings of God? I know I do! First of all, what ways God has blessed you, and then secondly, how you can in turn bless others. This week, let us meditate on the blessings ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 92:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Are Not Minimalists Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Feb 17, 2025

Jesus gives six examples to demonstrate how a “righteousness that surpasses the Pharisees and teachers of the law” is a righteousness that avoids minimalism.

You can listen to this sermon at https://npbc.org.au/podcasts/media Matthew 5:17-48 “We Are Not Minimalists” There is a group of people in the Bible known as the Pharisees. If you have been a Christian for a while you would know that Jesus didn’t have a lot of good things to say about the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-48

Denomination: Baptist

The Encounter With Jesus That Changed Everything PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 5, 2025

God’s mercy through Christ’s resurrection gives us living hope, transforming our weariness and shame into courage, renewal, and confident expectation for the future.

There are mornings when hope feels like a whisper in the wind—soft, steady, surprising. You wake up with a to-do list longer than your energy and a heart that wonders, Will anything change? Then you catch a memory of God’s kindness—a prayer answered when you had no words left, a friend’s hand in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3

Topics: Transformation, New Life

Walk As Children Of The Light (Ephesians 5:3-14) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Mar 7, 2022

Don't be lured by old, sinful ways of living. Be thankful, and walk in the light.

Let's start today, by simply reading verses 3-4: (3) Now, sexual immorality and all uncleanness or greediness must not be named among you, just as it is fitting for the holy ones, (4) and shameful behavior and foolish talk or coarse/crude joking, which aren't proper, but rather ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:3-14

Why Did Jesus Have To Die? Did Jesus Really Rise From The Dead? Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Nov 11, 2022

A message about Jesus' death and Resurrection

Starting Point Discussion One Jesus: Why Did He Have To Die Did He Really Rise From The Dead? In week one of starting point we answered the question: God - is He really out there? And when we laid out all of the evidence – our conclusion was YES He is out there and He is a powerful, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:45, 1 Corinthians 15:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Resurrection Story Series

Contributed by Chris Anderson on Mar 15, 2023

When Jesus was crucified, the message was relayed all across the land that the Messiah was dead. But later, on the third day, the fog would lift. What looked like a crushing defeat was nothing more than the set-up for an incredible victory of sin, death, and hell.

The year was 1815. There were no satellites or telephones or even telegrams yet. There were no radios to communicate news. Nobody could send a text message or post a message on Facebook or YouTube. Still, the ENTIRE country of England knew that General Wellington was facing Napoleon in a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-7, John 1:29-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rock Of Ages

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jul 21, 2003

This sermon uses the text of the hymn "Rock of Ages" as the exposition of Psalm 94:22.

THE PASTOR’S POINTS sermon ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC A fellowship of faith, family and friendship July 20, 2003 But the LORD is my fortress; my God is a mighty rock where I can hide. Psalms 94:22 (KJV) When Jewish families gather at the Passover meal, singing is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 94:22

Denomination: United Methodist

The Search For The Meaning Of Life Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jan 23, 2006

Ecclesiastes was written to people who question whether there is a God, and to those who outright reject God. What do they have left in life? Nothing but despair...but there is another Way.

Overcoming Futility, a Sermon Series on Ecclesiastes Message #1, “The Search for the Meaning of Life,” chapter 1 -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts We’ve entered a new year, and many people looking back on 2005 feel a sense of relief. We’re glad that year ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:1-18

Denomination: Congregational

"Humility That Causes The Devil To Tremble"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 19, 2005

A sermon for Palm Sunday.

“Humility That Causes the Devil to Tremble” Philippians 2:5-11 Matthew 21:1-11 By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org Everywhere Jesus went He caused turmoil. Jesus was an exciting guy. He had the spunk to stand up to the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: United Methodist

"The Dawning Of New Life"

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Mar 26, 2005

A look at the effects of the resurrection.

When the resurrection of Jesus dawned upon the understanding of His followers, the results were immediate. They ran to tell the message. This was the characteristic of that day. Everyone was running somewhere. The darkness had been so deep, that everyone was eager to spread the news, the dawn ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Beatitudes Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Aug 23, 2008

Part 1:Sermon on the Mount Series - The Beatitudes

The Great Commission Part 1 – Sermon on the Mount - Beatitudes Pastor Bruce A. Shields House of Faith – www.PS127.org WELCOME INTRODUCTION TO SERMON † Jesus was called, baptized, filled with and the Holy Spirit † Chose 12 Apostles from among the Disciples † Jesus cleanses the Temple at the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Bible Church

Re:fuel Series

Contributed by Jamie Wright on Feb 4, 2008

Sermon 2 of 3 in a series. Once we have correct focus and Jesus is our focus. Now we need to be re:fueled for the assignment. I put gas in my tank but after the car has been driven so far it needs re:fueled. That is the way it is in our Christian walk

re: Sermon Series Part 2 re:Fuel Let’s Review- Jan 2008 Pastor cast a vision for this church. Date with Destiny a year of New Beginnings Last week we started our Re: Sermon series and we looked at re:Focusing We learned that our spiritual vision /focus was blurred Psalm 6:7 NLT We were taught ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Is Jesus Relevant? Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 19, 2012

In this message we ponder the question is Jesus relevant for today's world. What does He have to offer?

Is Jesus Relevant Today? Theme: Text: Romans 1:16 ¶ For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek. (Romans 1:16 AV) The question uppermost in the minds of people today is not, Is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16

Denomination: Church Of God

Reaching For Revival

Contributed by David Dewitt on Feb 5, 2013

We are called to seek a deeper walk with God and pursue an ongoing personal and corproate revival

Why are we not seeing more lives transformed by the power of Jesus? What is keeping our church from experiencing revival? What is keeping our church from seeing people saved? What is keeping our church from seeing people sanctified? Revival is the extraordinary work of god among His people ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 80:14-18

Denomination: Church Of God

The Bottom Line: The Way I See It Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 8, 2013

This is the final message in a series from the book of Ecclesiastes that examines Solomon's wisdom in regard to the mistakes that he had made in his life. This message examines the conclusion Solomon reaches after all of his different pursuits.

Dear Diary, “My life resembles a train wreck, I wish I could get some advice on how to get everything back on track before it’s too late.” There is some great wisdom in nursery rhymes. Consider the words of this timeless classic. “Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall. Humpty Dumpty ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:9-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ