Sermons on Empty Ritual:

"Smoke And Mirrors Or An Empty Tomb"

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Apr 17, 2003

The resurrection of Jesus Christ is either smoke and mirrors or a historical fact, the tomb is empty.

“Smoke and Mirrors or an Empty Tomb” I Corinthians 15 The resurrection of Jesus Christ is either smoke and mirrors or a Historical Fact – the Tomb is empty. People have various viewpoints concerning the person of Jesus Christ. Many are set in their ways and refuse to objectively examine the ...read more

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Empty Tomb Is A Place Of Life Series

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 23, 2003

EASTER SUNDAY(Free Text) - The empty tomb of Easter is a place of life that believers are invited to come and see and excitedly go and tell.

THE EMPTY TOMB IS A PLACE OF LIFE MATTHEW 28:1—10 APRIL 20, 2003 Matthew 28:1-10 1After the Sabbath, at dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to look at the tomb. 2There was a violent earthquake, for an angel of the Lord came down from heaven ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

An Empty Tomb Filled With Hope

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Apr 24, 2001

If there is one thing we can learn from Easter it’s that God specializes in hopeless situations.

“An Empty Tomb Filled With Hope” Matthew 28:1-10 Could you imagine a presidential campaign manager leaving everything for three and a half years and investing all he had for his candidate? I’m talking about leaving not only job but also home and family. To have the campaign going great with all ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Empty Jars And Restless Hearts

Contributed by Damien Spikereit on Jan 17, 2001

Our hearts are restless until they find rest in Thee, O God.

Title: Empty Jars and Restless Hearts Text: John 2:1-11 D.T.: Our hearts are restless until they find rest in Thee, O God. - Can you think of your most memorable wedding besides your own? I can. I remember when I was a child, the girl next door got married. You know, I can’t even remember her ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Empty Silos And Starving Sheep

Contributed by Toby Powers on Dec 16, 2005

This is an outline about God’s provisions for those who hunger and thirst for righteousness in this generation where there is a famine of the Word of God.

Empty Silos and Starving Sheep Joel 1:15-20 (Note 17 and 20) Intro: In the days that Joel prophesied there was a great famine in Judah, the southern kingdom of Israel. It is believed that Joel was a priest, for he directs much of his prophecies to the priesthood. Joash was king of Judah during the ...read more

Scripture: Joel 1:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

Empty Barrel Graduate School Series

Contributed by William Morris on Mar 20, 2004

The 3rd in a series of message on the life of the Prophet Elijah

Sermon by: Dr. Todd Morris Text: I Kings 17: 8-16 Title: Empty Barrel Graduate School Date: March 7, 2004 Introduction: Well, Elijah holds in his hand his diploma from Dry Brook University. He has trusted God to take care of him in a desperate situation. He trusted God to send ravens to feed ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:8-16

Denomination: Baptist

An Empty Tomb?- So What?! Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Apr 9, 2004

A one hour All Age Easter Day Celebration service looking at the empty tomb (and who might have ahd the body etc). Email me for Word Dct of this (that has formatting etc) and PowerPoint presentations.

Easter Day AAW 11 April 2004, WBC, 10am SongPro background. Props: ropes, tent, parts to play, cue disciples, shroud, grow bags “N” signifies next item in Songpro for projector (song or powerpoint) PPT 1 – page 1 comes in automatically “AN EMPTY TOMB?- SO WHAT?!” 10am Introduction: -David ...read more

Scripture: John 20:10-18

Denomination: Baptist

Hope From An Empty Tomb

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Apr 4, 2007

What does the Resurrection? It does have meaning. It means HOPE. The resurrection of Jesus offers hope to all.

HOPE From An Empty Tomb Matthew 28:1-20 Years ago there was a valley in New England that was going to be dammed up for a hydro-electric plant. There was a small town in the bottom of the valley, and that town fell into disrepair. Someone asked why? The answer came back "If there is no HOPE ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From The Empty Tomb Series

Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Apr 8, 2007

Through the empty tomb we know the power of God.”

Luke 24:1-12 “Lessons from an empty tomb” “Through the empty tomb we know the power of God.” Sunday Morning Sermon – Easter Sunday 04.08.07 Intro: Intro – Video Free from Sermonspice.com “Easter Drawing” (Title and Text) The resurrection… the empty tomb… a risen savior…Jesus exalted to the highest ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Empty Cube And God's Design

Contributed by Anthony Seel on Sep 4, 2006

A sermon on the law for Christians.

The Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost September 3, 2006 St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church The Rev. M. Anthony Seel, Jr. Deuteronomy 4:1-9 “The Empty Cube and God’s Design” In the west end of Paris stands La Grande Arche de la Defense. Work on La Grande Arche began in 1982 and was completed in ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 4:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

Empty Places At The Father's Table

Contributed by James May on Nov 23, 2003

Will your place be empty at the great Thanksgiving feast in Heaven called the Marriage Supper of the Lamb?

EMPTY PLACES AT THE FATHER’S TABLE In the year 1620 a small wooden ship that had been christened the “Mayflower” set said from Plymouth, England with a passenger list of 102 people, bound for the New World colony of Virginia. After 65 days on the open sea they say their first glimpse of their ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Fat Wallets, Empty Lives"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 27, 2007

We cannot serve two masters. The choice is ours to make.

“Fat Wallets, Empty Lives” Matthew 6:19-24 By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor Grace UMC, Soddy Daisy, TN In his book How Much Is Enough? Hungering For God In An Affluent Culture author and Founder of Bread for the World: Arthur Simon writes about Bryce and Ellen, “a couple in their mid-thirties. They ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: United Methodist

The Empty Tomb -- Full Of Grace

Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Mar 23, 2008

God in his love acts beyond our deserving.

If you want the word file and powerpoint just email me the title in the subject line. 1 Peter 1:3-9 “The Empty Tomb, Full of Grace” “God in his love acts beyond our deserving.” Sunday Morning Sermon 03.23.08 Intro: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nlyu09xdHp0 (3 Days Later) (Start with Title and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lessons From The Empty Tomb Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 27, 2008

We are invited by the angel of heaven and Jesus to look inside the empty tomb and to behold the lessons of this empty tomb and the fact of Jesus resurrection. His resurrection is what sets Christianity apart from all other religions and it verifies that J

“ Lessons from the Empty Tomb! Easter Sermon 2008 Opening Illustration: Video clip from Bluefishtv.com - “The Elements of Easter” Thesis: We are invited by the angel of heaven and Jesus to look inside the empty tomb and to behold the lessons of this empty tomb and the fact of Jesus resurrection. ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Empty Tomb ... Full Life!

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jul 9, 2010

Christians often talk about how that what Satan offers is empty and vain, yet the majority of Christians live, at best, half-lives. More empty than full, more cloudy than sunny, more searching than satisfied. Why? Because we have confined the power of the

Easter weekend, our church sent out hundreds of plastic eggs to help our neighbors consider their own existence. Inside, a simple message: “Is your life as empty as this egg? Ever feel like you’ve got a shiny coat outside – but empty and void on the inside? Come Sunday & learn why the Empty Tomb ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:14-44

Denomination: Baptist