Sermons on Empty Praise:

"Christmas-Miracles Of Transformations"

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Dec 23, 2002

People surrounding the birt of Christ experienced different transformations. From their experiences we learn several life principles to live by.

Christmas – Miracle of Transformations Luke 2:1-20 As Christians we celebrate Christmas as the birth of Jesus the promised Messiah. Jesus came to bring hope, forgiveness and change the hearts of people. Christmas is about miracles of transformation. When we talk about Jesus changing the hearts ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20, Isaiah 61:1

Denomination: Free Methodist

A Day Of Applause

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Feb 20, 2002

Appluading Jesus is important, but it is not the only measure of commitment. A message for Palm Sunday.

Palm Sunday March 28, 1999 INTRODUCTION READ TEXT This Friday you’re going to die. Those very words might have crossed Jesus’ mind on this Sunday some 1,970 years ago. The day we now call Palm Sunday was the first day of the last week of Jesus’ earthly life. This Friday you’re going ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-44

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Breaking Bread - Community Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Oct 8, 2016

A communion message about the need for community.

Breaking Bread October 2, 2016 Acts 2:42-47 I’m not sure if you’ve seen the new food pyramid? It looks like this . . . It’s a little different from what we are used to seeing. Notice it shows someone going up stairs, so there is that intimation that we are supposed to exercise ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Carols (2) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Nov 19, 2019

The tradition of singing carols at Christmas time can be traced all the way back to the very beginning. The Nativity story, as told in the first two chapters of Luke, actually contains 4 short songs. In Luke 1, Zachariah sings about a horn, a house, and holiness.

Christmas Carols (Zechariah) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christians Church: 12/6/15 We all have our favorite Christmas traditions, don’t we? Maybe it’s decorating the tree, visiting with family, baking cookies and setting a plate out for Santa, or just driving around town to check out all ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:64-75

Denomination: Christian Church

Death To Life

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 10, 2020

Through the resurrection of Christ, we have a living hope, that sustains and strengthens the believer in all circumstances.

Death to Life 1 Peter 1:1-9 Through the resurrection of Christ, we have a living hope, that sustains and strengthens the believer in all circumstances. SLIDE #1 INTRODUCTION • What a joy it is to be able to be together online for this joyful holiday! • I am so thankful for the technology ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Bible And Astronomy Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 9, 2021

Psa. 138:6 reminds us, "Though the Lord be high, He has respect unto the lowly." Astronomy keeps us humble, but also helps us maintain a spirit of adoration for the Creator of all the wonders it discovers.

When Jesus ascended to the right hand of the Father He took a throne that made Him sovereign, not just over the earth, but over the entire universe. Before He ascended He said, "All power in heaven and on earth is given unto me." Paul tells us that He was exalted above all ...read more

The Poor Persons Rich Legacy

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jun 12, 2022

The following sermon is going to review Psalms 34 and in doing so outline how it is our faith and reliance in God that leads to either deliverance or perseverance of the most difficult storms of life with great peace and joy!

The Poor Person’s Rich Legacy Psalms 34:1-9 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 There is not a single person that at many points in their life will have to crawl through the valleys of trials and tribulations so intense that they will leave them with “emotional baggage” ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Retaining The Childlike Wonder Of Christmas Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 7, 2021

To grow old and still retain the joy and wonder of a child at Christmas, with God’s help, quit complaining about your own problems. Instead, celebrate what God has done in sending us His Son, and share it with as many people as you can.

A little girl came home from Sunday school waving a paper for her mother to see. “Look Mommy,” she exclaimed, “Teacher says I drew the most unusual Christmas picture she ever saw!” Her mother took one look and had to agree with the teacher. Hoping her daughter could explain her creation, the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:36-38, Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Evangelical Free

He Had To Rise

Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Apr 21, 2009

Easter is a time of HOPE in a world sadly lacking

He HAD To Rise! (All my sermons use illustrations from sermon central.com and all scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted) (We showed a video from the “Passion of Christ” entitled “Beautiful Savior” just before I preached.) “Jesus your nailed scarred hands are beautiful, and your nailed scarred ...read more

Scripture: John 1:9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Have Seen The Lord! Series

Contributed by Brian Williams on Apr 11, 2023

This is the narrative of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. This was such a radical event in human history that it turned the world upside down.

1 Early on Sunday morning, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene came to the tomb and found that the stone had been rolled away from the entrance. 2 She ran and found Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one whom Jesus loved. She said, “They have taken the Lord’s body out of the tomb, and we ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christ My Example

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Dec 29, 2012

The example of Jesus - (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: The example of Jesus (vs 1-11): • He Prioritised (vs 5-6) • He Served (vs 7) • He Sacrificed (vs 8) • He Glorified God (vs 9-11) SERMON BODY: Ill: • My favourite Christmas joke this year was about Good King Wenceslas; • Apparently Good King ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Brethren

"The Pure Fruit Of Innocence"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Aug 18, 2002

What made the infant church powerful and successful is no less available to us now.

When my cat was about a year old he developed a urinary infection. A friend of mine who was a veterinary assistant brought home some sample medicines that I administered to the cat for several days, and the problem seemed to be cured. A week or two later however, the symptoms came back. He ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:46-47

Denomination: Orthodox

True Values: Faith Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Nov 13, 2008

True faith is believing everything God is and says, and then acting upon it.

True Values: Faith Text: Heb. 11:1-6 Introduction 1. Illustration: Once two little girls, playmates, were counting over their pennies. One said, "I have five pennies. "The other said, "I have ten." "No," said the first little girl, "You have just five cents, the same as I. ""But," the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

The Throne, The Scroll, And The Lamb Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Sep 30, 2010

We humans strive to create an extravaganza that blows us away ie. Olympic opening ceremonies. Maybe we’re trying to create our own experience of heaven’s spectacle. But even Hollywood couldn’t recreate what we hear about in these chapters of Revelation, w

Probably the most spectacular sight I have ever seen was in Disney World this past winter, and it was a show called Fantasmic. Fire, music, water, lasers, holograms, lights, dragons, fireworks, battles. You couldn’t take your eyes off it, it was so spectacular. We humans strive to create an ...read more

Standing Strong In The Midst Of Trials

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Sep 12, 2007

THIS SERMON IS ABOUT STANDING STRONG IN THE MIDST OF TRIALS AND DRAWS LESSONS FROM THE LIVES OF 1. NAOMI 2. JOB 3. ABRAHAM 4. JEHOSHAPHAT 5. DAVID 6. SHADRACH ,MESHACH AND ABEDNEGO 7. BELEIVER

STANDING STRONG IN THE MIDST OF TRIALS ************************************************* OUTLINE 1. THE TRANSFORMATION OF NAOMI 2. THE PATIENCE OF JOB 3. THE FAITH OF ABRAHAM 4. THE VICTORY OF JEHOSHAPHAT 5. THE COURAGE OF DAVID 6. THE COMMITMENT OF SHADRACH ,MESHACH AND ABEDNEGO 7. THE ...read more

Scripture: James 5:10-11

Denomination: Pentecostal