Sermons about Empty Religion - SermonCentral.com

Receiving The Hope Of Easter Series

Contributed by Dana Chau on Apr 7, 2004

based on 48 ratings

| 6,459 views

Ponder the evidences for the hope of immortality; pursue the Giver of immortality; personalize the hope of immortality.

We’ve already spent four weeks looking at the passion or suffering of Jesus in preparation for Easter. This morning, we will look at the hope of Easter, and next Sunday, we will look at the peace of Easter. The dictionary defines hope as a “desire supported by some confidence of its ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: *other

Attitude Is Everything

Contributed by Chris Coker on May 4, 2004

based on 27 ratings

| 12,854 views

Attitude is everything when it comes to following God.

I think that explains what Steve Martin is gray head? But if you think about it we can relate to that can’t we? Kids are screaming, bad day at work, getting bad news from the doctor, and the never ending bills, someone cutting you off on the Interstate, all these things and 1,000 can cause us to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Help People Find Eternal Life As Jesus Did – John 4

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 19, 2002

based on 136 ratings

| 7,085 views

It is easy to determine when something is aflame. It ignites other material. Any fire that does not spread will eventually go out. A church without evangelism is a contradiction in terms, just as a fire that does not burn is a contradiction.

How to Help People Find Eternal Life as Jesus Did – John 4:7-39 Statistics:George Barna reports some amazing facts. Most Americans, including profession Christians, believe that people are inherently good and that there primary purpose is to enjoy life as much as possible. a). 38% believe that ...read more

Scripture: John 4:7-39, John 4:1-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Four Step Plan For Building A Harmonious Fellowship Series

Contributed by Robert Kerr on Sep 3, 2002

based on 34 ratings

| 5,562 views

How to get opposing groups to agree

INTRODUCTION: Many people feel loneliness, isolation and alienation today. Some feel lost in the crowd, a nameless face in a sea of faces. Many people feel isolated, they may want to break out of this isolation, but they are paralyzed by the very idea of pulling down their masks and becoming ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-18

Denomination: Baptist

What Christ Offers

Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 5, 2002

based on 205 ratings

| 7,926 views

A 9/11 Remembrance message

What Christ Offers Selected Passages September 8th, 2002 9/11 Remembrance Service Introduction One year ago the clear skies of New York, Washington D.C. and rural Pennsylvania were pierced by hijacked airplanes and a diabolical plan to pierce the soul of our nation. One year ago we woke up from ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-5, John 11:33-36

Denomination: Church Of God

Coming Out For Jesus

Contributed by Scotty Killingsworth on Feb 13, 2002

based on 28 ratings

| 5,112 views

My talk today will help you understand where you are on your faith journey. It may help you see that you are not a hopeless case. You may believe you have already decided not to be a Christ follower. You may think you have crossed some imaginary line a

S021702 Coming out for Jesus John 19:38-40 Beginning: Let’s begin with an Evergreen Drama ministry presentation about a person interested in Jesus getting close and then turning away. In the book of Acts a man named Felix told Paul that he was almost persuaded to be a Christian. You can’t ...read more

Scripture: John 19:38-40

Denomination: Baptist

Satisfaction Guaranteed

Contributed by Derrick Strickland on Mar 2, 2002

based on 89 ratings

| 10,804 views

Since creation mankind has always been in pursuit of happiness, contentment, fulfillment. Anything that will bring to their lives the smallest measure of satisfaction. But the woman at the well discovered what everyone was looking for.

Satisfaction Guaranteed John 4: 3-15 INTRO: 1. Since creation mankind has always been in pursuit of happiness, contentment, fulfillment. Anything that will bring to their lives the smallest measure of satisfaction. a. In vain, some pursue riches, while the rich pursues more. b. Some pursue ...read more

Scripture: John 4:3-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

"When I And Thou Become Them And Us!"

Contributed by Thomas Bracewell on Mar 5, 2002

based on 6 ratings

| 3,482 views

To be included overall is a seekers goal whether it is in the Christian faith or in another phase of living. How can boundarys be broken down that can cause one to ve included rather than excluded other than by mercy and forgiveness being a primary goal

When I and Thou become Them and Us Sermon by Thomas F. Bracewell Opening Statement One of the truly great preachers who was a product of the Alabama West Florida conference, was Dr. Andrew Turnipseed. Dr. Turnipseed was among the forerunners of the age of reason in this conference and it ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:13-17

Denomination: *other

Sacrifice, Our Christian Duty

Contributed by Dallas Powell on Sep 21, 2002

based on 9 ratings

| 6,450 views

An Acceptable sacrifice begins with love. Do you love him?

Sacrifice, Our Christian Duty Hebrews 13:7-16 December 1996 Sacrifice of Leaders Charlotte was born of hearty stock an old Virginian family. Her brother would be a respected physician, and a sister would be also be a doctor, the first female doctor south of the Mason-Dixon line. She would serve ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:7-16

Denomination: Baptist

So You Want To Be A Servant? Series

Contributed by Scotty Killingsworth on Oct 9, 2002

based on 101 ratings

| 10,806 views

Most people wish to serve God—but in an advisory capacity only. The person who lives figuratively with a towel over their arm is the person who is nearest the heart of God. If it all has to be about you, life may never make sense and you will never find

S101302 So you want to be a servant! Matthew 8:14 Beginning: Marion Mill was born in a fairy tale royal palace in Hungary. Her first spoon was solid gold. They sent her to school in Vienna where she became an actress, and there she met and fell in love with a young medical student named ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:14-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Greatest Of All Greatness

Contributed by Donny Tatimu on Nov 3, 2002

based on 101 ratings

| 6,524 views

Every verse in the Bible is the greatest sentence in whole world. Why? Because, it came out from God Himself, but still, John 3:16 is the summary also a clear statement about the very essence of God’s heart for us.

THE GREATEST OF ALL GREATNESS John 3:16 “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” Every verse in the Bible is the greatest sentence in the whole world. Why? Because, it came out from God Himself, ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Charismatic

The Most Important Worship - A Sermon That Walks Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 5, 2002

based on 276 ratings

| 43,172 views

There are many ways to offer worship to God, but without this one form of worship, everything else we do is lip service.

OPEN: Reporters and city officials gathered at a Chicago railroad station one afternoon in 1953. The person they were meeting was the 1952 Nobel Peace Prize winner. A few minutes after the train came to a stop, a giant of a man - six feet four inches with bushy hair and a large mustache stepped ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-21, Matthew 7:21-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The World's Biggest Business

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Apr 17, 2002

based on 146 ratings

| 9,193 views

Christian Missions is still the world’s largest endeavor and here are the reasons why.

THE WORLD’S LARGEST BUSINESS Luke 24:44-53 44 He said to them, "This is what I told you while I was still with you: Everything must be fulfilled that is written about me in the Law of Moses, the Prophets and the Psalms." 45 Then he opened their minds so they could understand the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:44-53

Denomination: Wesleyan

Palm Sunday

Contributed by Kevin Litchfield on Oct 11, 2005

based on 749 ratings

| 396,174 views

This sermon focuses on Palm Sunday

A little boy was sick on Palm Sunday and stayed home from church with his mother. His father returned from church holding a palm branch. The little boy was curious and asked, "Why do you have that palm branch, dad?" "You see, when Jesus came into town, everyone waved Palm Branches to honor him, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:15, Matthew 27:15-16, Luke 19:36, Matthew 27:15-27

Denomination: Baptist

The God Who Does What He Pleases Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 28, 2003

based on 35 ratings

| 22,418 views

God is truly Sovereign and does just as He pleases. In this sermon, we will contemplate the reality that God does not need us and that His plans are never thwarted.

Our Awesome God: The God Who Does What He Pleases (topical) intro 1. Today we will begin a series titled, "Our Awesome God." 2. As I was preparing this message, I put a CD on the computer titled, "1001 Contemporary Sermon Illustrations." I have gotten a few good ones from this CD, but I was ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 115:1-3, Isaiah 46:9-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sermons on Empty Religion:

Scripture

Rating

Date

Denominations

Language

Structure

Sermon Type

Audience

Popular Preaching Resources

Confident Preaching

Contributed by Dana Chau on Apr 7, 2004

Contributed by Chris Coker on May 4, 2004

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 19, 2002

Contributed by Robert Kerr on Sep 3, 2002

Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 5, 2002

Contributed by Scotty Killingsworth on Feb 13, 2002

Contributed by Derrick Strickland on Mar 2, 2002

Contributed by Thomas Bracewell on Mar 5, 2002

Contributed by Dallas Powell on Sep 21, 2002

Contributed by Scotty Killingsworth on Oct 9, 2002

Contributed by Donny Tatimu on Nov 3, 2002

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 5, 2002

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Apr 17, 2002

Contributed by Kevin Litchfield on Oct 11, 2005

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 28, 2003