Sermons on Empty Jar:

There Is Strength In Weakness

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Feb 11, 2003

In the life of Gideon there are truths and principles for successful Christian families.

There is Strength in Weakness -God uses ordinary people to do extraordinary things- Judges 6-7 In the life and mission of Gideon we see that God uses ordinary people to do extraordinary things. In the person of Gideon we see there is strength in weakness. When you see how God used Gideon you ...read more

Denomination: Free Methodist

Relationships: As Easy As 1,2,3!

Contributed by Christopher Goelzer on Jan 20, 2004

Encouraging and empowering believers to use the relationship they have with God to mirror every relationship.

NIV 2 Corinthians 13:11 Finally, brothers, good-by. Aim for perfection, listen to my appeal, be of one mind, live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you. 12 Greet one another with a holy kiss. 13 All the saints send their greetings. 14 May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:11-14

Denomination: Lutheran

The Transformation Of The Christian

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Feb 20, 2004

how God brings about a transformation in people and Christians

February 22, 2004 2 Corinthians 3:12-4:2 Therefore, since we have such a hope, we are very bold. 13 We are not like Moses, who would put a veil over his face to keep the Israelites from gazing at it while the radiance was fading away. 14 But their minds were made dull, for to this day the ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

A Drive Back Down Memory Lane

Contributed by Abraham Shanklin on May 28, 2003

There is specific memorial I draw your attention to found in the text that was established for the purpose of remembering the God who facilitated their deliverance to the promise land.

A DRIVE BACK DOWN MEMORY LANE Scripture Reference: Joshua 4:1 – 9; 19 –24 Introduction Webster’s defines memorial as… 1. Anything intended to preserve the memory of a person or event; something, which serves to keep something else in remembrance; a monument. –Macaulay 2. Something, such as a ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Kingdom Of God

Contributed by Craig Simonian on Aug 27, 2001

This sermons focuses on the meaning and application of the Kingdom of God.

The Kingdom of God August 26, 2001 I remember noticing, while reading the Bible one day back in college, that Jesus was also preaching about the Kingdom of God. I had been a believer for about a year and had never heard it mentioned in any sermon or at any conference… and had no idea what it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-36, Matthew 1:14

We Are Forgiven

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 27, 2003

Complete forgiveness is found in Jesus Christ.

INTRO.- Forgiveness if a beautiful thing, but not everyone expresses it or demonstrates it. ILL.- A couple had been married for 15 years. They were having more than the usual marital disagreements. They wanted to make their marriage work, however, and agreed on an idea the wife had. For one ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:8-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Can We Trust The Bible Series

Contributed by Randy Croft on Nov 15, 2002

Covers four areas that confirm the reliability of the Bible

CAN WE TRUST THE BIBLE? by Randy A. Croft Tonight’s question is a popular one among Christians and non-Christians alike? The Bible. Is it reliable? Is it all myth? Just good literature? Or God’s word? Can we trust it? I want to present four reasons why I believe in the reliable and ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 26:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Cross Is An Insult

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Apr 2, 2002

This is the sixth in a series on the most important day in the most important life ever lived; we walk with Jesus to Calvary!

<b>The Most Important Day In the Most Important Life Ever Lived!</b> <b>The Cross is an Insult</b> Luke 23:33; I Corinthians 1:18-24 March 17, 2002 The host was incensed. I mean, he was just up in arms, as we used to say; ¡§ticked off¡¨ might be another term. He could not understand the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-24, Luke 23:33

Denomination: Evangelical Free

A Grand Theme Series

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Mar 23, 2004

The forgiveness of God is a grand theme in the Bible. The non-Christian world looks at forgiveness one way and the Christian world looks at God’s forgiveness another way.

A Grand Theme – Forgiveness” Isaiah 53:3-4,6,11 Luke 23:32-34 The forgiveness of God is a grand theme in the Bible. In the Old Testament forgiveness was given through animal sacrifices. Leviticus 16 describes the Day of Atonement. This special Jewish Day is called Yom Kippur. The High Priest ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-34

Denomination: Free Methodist

Can We Really Trust The Bible? Series

Contributed by Keith Miller on Jul 6, 2006

This sermon addresses the historicity, dependability, and reliability of the Bible. This sermon also addresses the legitimacy of Dan Brown’s claim that Constantine helped deify Jesus.

Can We Really Trust What the Bible Says About Jesus? 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Introduction I would like to read you a quote from Dan Brown’s book, The Da Vinci Code, about the Bible and then take the rest of our time to tell you the story of the Bible we read today. “The Bible did not arrive by fax from ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

Mary Of Bethany - A Wasteful God Series

Contributed by Chris Rowney on Jul 7, 2006

using the story of Mary of Bethany we look at what it is to be ’poured out’ for God

www.tcfnet.org.au sermons@tcfnet.org.au Mary of Bethany – A Wasteful God? Pre-Easter 2006 • Chris Rowney These messages are also available as audio podcasts at www.tcfnet.org.au/podcasts “1 Six days before the Passover, Jesus arrived at Bethany, where Lazarus lived, whom Jesus had raised ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Breakthrough Intimacy Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jul 17, 2009

A discussion about communion in the book of Mark

NOTE: The following notes include several sections drawn / adapted from commentaries or messages (with credit given). These were not quoted or even stated in full but merely served as a reference for the idea. INTRODUCTION Some people will go to great lengths to preserve the memory of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:12-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It’s Time To Stand Up

Contributed by John Petty on Aug 22, 2008

In the midst of a world full of turmoil and deception, it’s time for the church to stand up for what’s right.

1 Kings 17:1 (NKJV) 1 And Elijah the Tishbite, of the inhabitants of Gilead, said to Ahab, "As the Lord God of Israel lives, before whom I stand, there shall not be dew nor rain these years, except at my word." 1 Kings 18:1, 17-19 (NKJV) 1 And it came to pass after many days that the word of ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

A Dynamic Church Takes The Gospel To The Ends Of The Earth Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Aug 29, 2008

God honors his people with ambassadorships in his government.

Scripture Introduction Today we read the introduction of a letter written by the physician, Luke, to a dear friend. Since at least AD 300, the church has called this book, “The Acts of the Apostles,” because Dr. Luke tells the continuing story of the work of Jesus through his chosen and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Money Matters Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008

Your wallet reveals what is important in your life. What is in your wallet?

What’s In Your Wallet? Part 3 – Money Matters What’s in your wallet? I have mentioned to you that what you have in your wallet reveals what is important to you. Last time we dealt with family and in particular our children. I told you that in order for us to protect our nest we must cover our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:2-38

Denomination: Pentecostal