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The Empty Promises Of Easter

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on May 24, 2005

based on 14 ratings

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The world gives us promises full of emptiness: the Lord gives us emptiness full of promise.

The Empty Promises of Easter (Developed from a message originally preached by Steven Kellett) Luke 24.1-11 March 27, 2005 Cheater, IL FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A About four years ago, I bought a bottle of a medication that promised to give me something back that I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

An Empty Handed Request Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jul 11, 2005

based on 6 ratings

| 4,206 views

The story of the woman with a hemorrhage teaches us about God’s inclusion of all people, the melding of faith and grace, and the necessity of faith driving us to action.

Matthew 9:20-22 “An Empty Handed Request” INTRODUCTION A fascinating characteristic of Scripture is that any given passage can have several meanings and interpretations. One day we will read a passage and we will be touched by a particular message. Another day we can read the same passage ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:20-22

Denomination: Lutheran

Are You Empty Enough?

Contributed by Todd Hudnall on Jan 29, 2002

based on 345 ratings

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Expanded outline topical sermon on recognizing our need for God.

Introduction A martial arts student was meeting with his master and teacher at a table, having tea. The student said to his master, "I’ve learned all you have to teach me about defending myself. I want to learn one thing more now. Please teach me about the ways of God." The master took the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Empty Promises Of Easter

Contributed by Steven Kellett on Mar 8, 2002

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Three promises of Easter: Empty Cross - the forgiveness of sins, Empty Tomb - eternal life, Empty Burial Clothes - personal relationship with Jesus.

Tomb, You shall not hold Him longer, Death is strong, but life is stronger Stronger than the dark, the light; Stronger than the wrong, the right; Faith and hope triumphant say; Christ will rise on Easter Day. While the patient earth lies waiting Till the morning shall be breaking Shuddering ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12, Luke 23:1-56, John 3:16, Luke 4:21-30

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Easter - Celebration Of Emptiness

Contributed by Bob Groves on Feb 10, 2003

based on 200 ratings

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Easter Sermon

Imagination is a Wonderful thing... Out of it we get – A FAT Man that delivers gifts... A RABBIT that lays/hides Eggs... A FAIRY that pays money for Teeth... WHY CAN’T WE Have an IMAGINATION? OF HOW GOOD LIFE REALLY CAN BE W/JC Or About HEAVEN... EASTER STORY HOPE in the MOST ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Soap Opera Of Emptiness Series

Contributed by Robert Dyson on Dec 5, 2002

based on 77 ratings

| 14,092 views

This sermon is designed to challenge believers to confront the areas of emptiness in there lives.

Solutions To The Soap Opera of Emptiness John 2: 1-3 Series Introduction: Over the next two months we will be looking at the seven signs or miracles that are found in the gospel according to John the beloved. Pregnant within the womb of each of these signs is a message about our master. Each of ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-3, John 20:11-17

Denomination: Baptist

A Message Of An Empty Seat

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Dec 19, 2002

based on 61 ratings

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Your empty seat at church preaches a sermon.

1 SAMUEL 20:16-18 “A MESSAGE FROM AN EMPTY SEAT” A) This text I read ... I personally have only heard quoted at funeral or memorial services! * It’s from verse 18 of our reading ... And this wasn’t a funeral or a memorial service! * It was between two precious friends ... Two friends that loved one ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 20:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Thanksgiving's Empty Chair

Contributed by Mark Otero on Jan 13, 2003

based on 647 ratings

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The irony of thanksgiving is sometimes those closest to the Father’s blessings can become the least thankful. The Prodigal’s brother demonstrates this reality by his words and actions.

Thanksgiving’s Empty Chair Luke 15: 25 - 32 INTRODUCE A woman was visiting some people who lived on a farm, and she noticed a pig limping in the backyard with a wooden leg. She asked the farmer, "What happened to the pig?" The farmer said, "Oh, Betsy is a wonderful pig. One night the house ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:25-32

Denomination: Holiness

When Life Is Empty

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 1, 2004

based on 24 ratings

| 9,771 views

An evangelistic message for lost people.

WHEN LIFE IS EMPTY Matthew 12:43-45 INTRO: A little boy, asked to define a vacuum, answered, “A balloon with the skin off.” He was wrong. A balloon with it’s skin off is still air. In fact, in spite of our best efforts to pump all the air out of a steel cylinder, it will still have millions of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:43-45

Denomination: Baptist

Empty Tomb Assurance

Contributed by Jim Drake on Apr 7, 2007

based on 15 ratings

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Jesus resurrection on that first Easter morning is the essential basis of our beliefs. Because Jesus is alive, we can have the assurance that He is able to keep His promises to us.

1. Easter morning assures us that resurrection is possible—Fact of Jesus’ resurrection provides confidence in future resurrection (20) 2. Easter morning assures us that resurrection is necessary—Sin came in through one man—victory over sin comes through one Man (21-22) 3. Easter morning assures us ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:20-23

Denomination: Baptist

Raca: The Danger Of Empty!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 24, 2008

based on 11 ratings

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Poor Solomon said: Vanity of vanities all is vanity. Useless, useless, all seems to be useless. The is great danger and peril in being empty.

RACA: DANGER OF EMPTY By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. FEW WILL EVER REALLY UNDERSTAND THE DANGERS AND PERILS OF BEING SPIRITUALLY EMPTY. A. My first car was a 1961 black VW Beetle, it never had a gas gauge? There was a handle by your feet that opened a one gallon reserve tank ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:43-45

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Tomb Is Still Empty

Contributed by David Owens on Apr 17, 2007

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Are there good reasons to believe that Jesus was raised from the dead? In this sermon I use Lee Stobel’s three "E"s to give proof of the resurrection.

Introduction: A. Happy Resurrection Day to everyone! Hope you are encouraged and uplifted by today’s worship! B. I thought we might start on the light side, with a little Easter humor. 1. What does the Easter bunny get for making baskets? 2 or 3 points, just like everyone else. (That’s a good ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Easter - Emptiness And Fullness! Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Mar 19, 2008

based on 59 ratings

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This is an Easter sermon useing Rick Warren’s five purposes as an outline.

Easter - Emptiness And Fullness! Let me say right up front - Easter is about Jesus Christ! Easter is about Jesus - born of a virgin - living a sinless life. Easter is about Jesus - dying for sin - taking the punishment of sin with Him to the grave. Easter is about Jesus - rising from the dead - ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Empty Expedition Of Enjoyment Series

Contributed by James Mcdonald on Sep 18, 2007

based on 4 ratings

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Solomon’s personal testimony of his empty expedition to find satisfaction without God.

The Empty Expedition of Enjoyment Illustration This past Tuesday, Stacy and I went up to Freeport to encourage a local homeschooling support group. The group had advertised the event in their area, seeking to increase attendance a bit. I received an email from a friend of mine, Bob, who attends a ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Self-Emptying Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Dec 15, 2009

based on 5 ratings

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The true spirit (attitude) of Christmas is humble self-sacrifice.

[To receive free sermons by email each week, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com] Philippians 2:3-8 Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves. Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:3-8

Denomination: Baptist

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