Sermons on Empty Manger:

The Stone Has Been Moved Series

Contributed by Tony Mccreery on Sep 8, 2007

The Final sermon in a series going through all Christ endured leading up to the Cross. The series ends Easter Sunday with the Glorious Resurrection

Parts of this outline is from Steve Malone (Sermon Central) Today we gather together to celebrate the greatest day in human history- the resurrection of Jesus. For the last three months we have been looking at what the crowd did to our Lord and Savior. Christ was crucified on the cross. He gave ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Eastern Spirituality And Christian Prayer....compatible?

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Oct 23, 2017

The objection that caution be exercised, that illusions are possible, may appear contrary to evidence.

“Catholic doctrinal truth and sound spirituality are companions. They support and protect each other...” page 99 “In the more esoteric instances of pursuing experiences of God, the labyrinth of the soul’s interiority is the temple where the religious seeker must make pilgrimage. The passage is no ...read more

Denomination: Catholic

The Holy Wound Of Longing For The Lost

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Sep 12, 2022

You will never reach for the lost, until you are wounded for the lost.

The Holy Wound Of Longing For The Lost In this series on Holy wounds we have been talking about wounds that hurt, but that hurt moves us into the purposes of God We shy from wounds, we shy from pain, and yet we know God hardwired pain into the DNA of humanity. To keep us from things that ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:7-8, Jeremiah 8:20-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

New Wine And New Wineskins

Contributed by Samuel M on Jul 10, 2023

In a brewery, new wine is poured into new wineskins. After the wine has fermented for some time in the old wineskins, the old wineskins become dry, hard, and brittle.

“And no one puts new wine into old wineskins; or else the new wine bursts the wineskins, the wine is spilled, and the wineskins are ruined. But new wine must be put into new wineskins.” Mark 2:22 In a brewery, new wine is poured into new wineskins. After the wine has fermented for some time in the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:22

God's Abundant Provision: A Lesson From Elisha And The Widow's Oil

Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Aug 9, 2024

This sermon explores one of the most remarkable stories in the Old Testament, a narrative that shines a light on God's abundant provision, His faithfulness, and the power of obedience and faith.

Introduction Good morning, beloved! Today, we gather to explore one of the most remarkable stories in the Old Testament, a narrative that shines a light on God’s abundant provision, His faithfulness, and the power of obedience and faith. Our focus is on the story of Prophet Elisha and the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Double Cross

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Aug 10, 2001

You can only get the right perspective on the cross if you look at it from two angles: from the angle of suffering and sacrifice, and the angle of resurrection and victory.

DOUBLE CROSS Did you know that some people are right-eyed and some people are left-eyed? It’s true. Point at something 10 or 20 feet away - that’s right, hold out your finger. Then close your left eye. If you don’t have to move your finger, you’re right-eyed. If you have to move your finger ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:22-24, John 11:25-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Seed

Contributed by Johnny Knight on Jan 13, 2010

Being a person of godly character, integrity, and earning and keeping people’s trust is so important, especially in ministers! It is what God, the people to whom we minister, an even sinners expect of us. It’s not just "a" way. It’s the "only" way that is

The Seed. A successful business man was growing old and knew it was time to choose a successor to take over the business. Instead of choosing one of his Directors or his children, he decided to do something different. He called all the young Executives in his company together. He said, ’It is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:38

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God Rewards

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 20, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: Have you worked hard and yet via politics and envy of the leaders lost everything? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Church leaders III. OBJECTIVES: To remind that GOD is the rewarder of our hard work not people. IV. TEXT: Isaiah 49

I. EXORDIUM: Have you worked hard and yet via politics and envy of the leaders lost everything? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Church leaders III. OBJECTIVES: To remind that GOD is the rewarder of our hard work not people. IV. TEXT: Isaiah 49:4 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) I replied, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 49:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

When Friendship Costs You

Contributed by David Dunn on Jan 23, 2026

Covenant friendship shifts the center from me to thee, revealing a Christlike love that releases control, bears cost, and carries the atmosphere of heaven.

There are friendships that come easily. They form around shared interests, shared seasons, shared benefits. They feel natural. They feel mutual. And most of the time, they ask very little of us. But Scripture shows us another kind of friendship— one that does not reveal itself when everything is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:1-4, 1 Samuel 23:16, 2 Samuel 1:26, Philippians 2:5-8, John 15:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Thirsty

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Nov 11, 2002

Creating people who are thirsty for God

An Arab diplomat visiting the US for the first time was being wined and dined by the State Department. The Grand Emir was unused to the salty American foods Constantly sending his manservant Abdul to fetch him a glass of water. Often, Abdul would scamper off and return with a glass of water, but ...read more

Scripture: John 4:5-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Idol That Leads You To Unhappiness: Idolatry Series

Contributed by R. Escoanyelin Ortiz on Nov 8, 2011

to communicate the burden that idols can not make you happy

"For my people have committed two evils: they have forsaken me THE FOUNTAIN OF LIVING WATERS, and they have hewn cisterns, broken cisterns which can not hold water" (Jeremiah 2:13). God was horrified at Israel's sin of idolatry. Idolatry is an abomination to God. What is idolatry? It is to give to ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 2:1-13, Jeremiah 2:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Miracle Of Easter SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 8, 2023

A sermon on the miraculous resurrection of Christ

Sermon on the Resurrection of Christ What happened to Jesus before the cross. During the Last Supper, Jesus went with his disciples to the Garden of Gethsemane on the Mount of Olives. He prayed all night because he knew the suffering that awaited him. This intense psychological stress caused him to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:3-7

Topics: Easter, Resurrection

Christ Lives In Me Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Aug 19, 2021

What’s the most miraculous event in your life? Has your life ever been completely changed and turned upside down?

The Revolutionary Gospel Christ Lives in Me August 22, 2021 What’s the most miraculous event in your life? Has your life ever been completely changed and turned upside down? Acts 9 tells us the story of Paul’s radical conversion on the road to Damascus. He was baptized by Ananias and began to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20, Romans 6:3-4, Romans 8:11, Genesis 1:2, Genesis 2:7, John 20:22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Abundant Life Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023

The abundant life is found in Jesus, not in worldly possessions or achievements. Through Jesus, we can experience eternal life, contentment, and true satisfaction.

Today, we're gonna talk about living an abundant life. You might be thinking, "What does that even mean?" Well, it's about finding true happiness and contentment in Jesus, not in the stuff we have or the things we do. So, let's dive in and see what the Bible has to say about this. It's about ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:3-10, Revelation 21:15-21

Topics: Abundant Life, Jesus Teachings, Spiritual Growth, Divine Grace

A Walk With A Stranger

Contributed by Daryl Bahn on Apr 11, 2002

3rd Sunday of Easter, Series A -- When Jesus opens the Scriptures and opens our eyes, he goes from being a stranger to becoming a friend.

A Walk with A Stranger – Luke 24:13-32 Intro: What do you talk about with strangers? Often it works well to discuss important events that everyone knows about: the war in the Middle East, the weather, the economy, etc. The afternoon of Jesus’ resurrection, it’s not too difficult for us to picture ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-32, 1 Peter 1:17

Denomination: Lutheran