Sermons on Empty Manger:

Obeying God Rather Than Men Series

Contributed by Curtis E. Nester on May 30, 2016

The Early Church chooses to obey God and accepts the risk.

SERIES: Adventures in Acts 006 TITLE: Obeying God Rather Than Men TEXT: Acts 5:17-29 INTRO: The early church had come through Persecution from without and Problems within. Now: -The Church is thriving. -The apostles are preaching with great power -There is unity in the church, sharing all things ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:17-29

Denomination: Baptist

What Do You Believe?

Contributed by Phil Futoran on Apr 6, 2016

Many think that John, upon seeing the grave clothes, believed that Jesus had risen. This sermon challenges that view and, more importantly, what we really believe (live out).

“Now on the first day of the week Mary Magdalene went to the tomb early, while it was still dark, and saw that the stone had been taken away from the tomb. 2 Then she ran and came to Simon Peter, and to the other disciple, whom Jesus loved, and said to them, ‘They have taken away the Lord out of ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Busyness Series

Contributed by Scott Berry on Aug 27, 2020

Are you tired of being busy? Do you think Jesus might have a better way for you to live?

cultural lenses – individualism and consumerism – now busyness Becomes a badge of honour - boast disguised as a complaint. response is a kind of congratulation: “That’s a good problem to have,” or “Better than the opposite.” Do we want to live like this; it’s something we collectively force one ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:15, Exodus 31:14-17, Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Blessings And Woes In The Gospel

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 20, 2019

Jesus pronounces His followers Blessed, and pronounces woes against those who are taking their ease in this world.

BLESSINGS AND WOES IN THE GOSPEL. Luke 6:17-26. The context here teaches us that Jesus had spent a whole night alone on the mountain praying to God (Luke 6:12); then He called His disciples to draw near and from them He chose His twelve Apostles (Luke 6:13). Jesus came down with them all and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:17-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Where Is Your Assurance?

Contributed by Steven Strickland on Apr 13, 2020

DO YOU HAVE ASSURANCE IN THE LORD? DO YOU HAVE CONFIDENCE IN THE LORD? DO YOU FEEL SECURE IN AN UNSECURED WORLD?

WHERE IS YOUR ASSURANCE? THIS IS THE THIRD MESSAGE OF MY “WHERE IS” SERIES. HOPEFULLY YOU ARE GAINING SOME GOOD HOPE AND BUILDING YOUR FAITH IN THESE MESSAGES. DO YOU HAVE ASSURANCE IN THE LORD? DO YOU HAVE CONFIDENCE IN THE LORD? DO YOU FEEL SECURE IN AN UNSECURED WORLD? TO SAY WE HAVE NEVER ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Unified Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on May 30, 2017

Paul proclaims that we are all one in Christ.

Galatians 3:1-9, 23-29 “Unified" INTRODUCTION The struggle between Paul and his gospel of grace and the Circumcision Party and their demand for works continue. Last week the Circumcision Party attacked Paul’s credentials as an apostle. They said that Paul really wasn’t an apostle because he ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:1-29

Denomination: Lutheran

Song Of Elizabeth To Mary Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 7, 2017

When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting the baby leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit. In a loud voice she exclaimed; “Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the child you will bear!....

Harmony of the Gospels -5 BC- Hill Country of Judea (3 & 4) Song of Elizabeth to Mary and Mary’s Song of Praise (Psalms 3:17) Luke 1:39-56 Luke 1:39-45 At that time Mary got ready and hurried to a town in the hill country of Judea, where she entered Zechariah’s home and greeted Elizabeth. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-56

Denomination: Baptist

Submission In Marriage

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Feb 1, 2022

What does it mean to submit with regards to husband and wife in the Bible? Christians are exhorted to submit to one another in reverence to Christ. How does this injunction impart Christian marriage?

TEXT: EPHESIANS 5:21-33 (NLT) 21. And further, submit to one another out of reverence for Christ. 22 For wives, this means submit to your husbands as to the Lord. 23 For a husband is the head of his wife as Christ is the head of the church. He is the Savior of his body, the church. 24 As the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33, 1 Peter 3:6, Genesis 21:10-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Unique Jesus - Introduction Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Dec 4, 2023

No matter who you are in life, and what your condition, Jesus can help you, save you, and use you.

A. THE UNIQUE JESUS 1. He was fully God and fully man at the same time. “Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God” (Matthew 16:16). “Jesus … asleep” (Mark 4:38). 2. He knew a person’s problem before being told. “Jesus …knew all men, He needed not that anyone would tell him, because He ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:16, John 2:24-25

Denomination: Baptist

Do Not Fear; Only Believe

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 27, 2024

God made man and woman in His image, with the plan that they would act and become more and more good, more and more like Himself. That was the divine order.

Thirteenth Sunday in Course 2024 In his great Summa Theologiae, St Thomas Aquinas wrote “the order of the Divine government is wholly directed to good. . .no one acts intending evil.” (ST I Q 104 Art 1) Those words are an appropriate commentary on the words from the post-exile writing Book of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43, 2 Corinthians 8:7-15, Exodus 16:18, Psalm 30:2-12

Denomination: Catholic

Elijah's Drought (1 Kings 17)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 3, 2025

What can we learn from a lonely, rejected prophet that fits the life of a true believer? Let's look in 1 Kings 17.

Did God provide for a man who told the truth, but was ignored by the world? Is the life of a true follower of God often lonely? Let’s look at 1 Kings 17. While God punished Israel for its idolatry by a drought, did He provide for a prophet? Elijah from Tishbe, who was one of the settlers in ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Candle That Refuses To Go Out

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Oct 28, 2025

It is not just about remembering the dead, it is about keeping love alive when everything else has gone.

Title: The Candle That Refuses to Go Out Intro: It is not just about remembering the dead, it is about keeping love alive when everything else has gone. Scripture: Luke 19:1-10 Reflection Dear Friends, My grandmother kept a small wooden box on her dresser, the kind with a brass latch that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Other

Life

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 26, 2025

Life is more than just breathing and existing—it is about knowing and walking with God.

LIFE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 10:10 (NIV) "The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full." Supporting Texts: Genesis 2:7, Ecclesiastes 12:13-14, James 4:14, Psalm 90:12, Philippians 1:21 INTRODUCTION A ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Easter Sermon On Peter

Contributed by Ava Ch on May 25, 2025

Resurrection hope meets us in our wandering and regret, assuring us that no failure is final when grace rolls the stone away.

Introduction Christ is risen! He is risen indeed. Friends, we gather on this Easter morning in the light of resurrection, but many of us carry shadows too. The shadows of the past year. The shadows of our regrets. And if we’re honest, some of us arrive like Peter—with hearts that have wandered, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Faith In Action Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023

True faith in Jesus should inspire action, as demonstrated by the Centurion in Luke 7, whose belief led him to seek Jesus' help for his servant's healing.

Good morning everyone! I am so excited to be with you all today as we finish up our sermon series called Made New. We have been talking about all of the powerful ways that the resurrection of Jesus changes our lives. The first week of this series we learned that it is our faith in Christ that ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-17

Topics: Faith In Action, Healing, Kingdom Of God

Sermon Series: Made New