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  • Pat Damiani avatar

    Good Works And The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Mar 1, 2016
     | 5,366 views

    My good works are to be a response to God’s grace for the purpose of pointing people to Jesus

    Last year when I decided to preach through a portion of the book of Romans each year for several years, I had to decide on an overall approach to that series of sermons. At one end of the spectrum, I could have followed the example of several pastors who have chosen to preach one or two sermons per ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Mirror Reflection

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jan 14, 2010
    based on 132 ratings
     | 81,208 views

    What image do we see when we look in the mirror? Who is that person in the reflection? As I thought about this passage I began to realize that all of us look at life in slightly different ways. We see each other through different mirrors. Updated January 2020. .

    After being away for some time on a business trip, ... Bill thought it would be nice ... to bring his wife ... a small gift. "How about some perfume?" ... Bill asked the cosmetics clerk. She showed him a bottle ... costing $60.00. "That's a bit much," he said, ... so ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Devoted To Communion Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 700 views

    Communion is a practice of remembrance, focusing on Jesus' life, death, and resurrection. It's a time for reconciliation, unity, and anticipation of Christ's return.

    Today, we're diving into a super cool part of our faith - communion. You know, that time when we eat bread and drink juice at church. But it's way more than just a snack. It's all about remembering our ultimate hero, Jesus, and what He did for us. So, communion is like our superhero reminder. It's ...read more

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  • Joseph Smith avatar

    More Than Hatch, Match, And Dispatch Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 13, 2000
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,659 views

    The church is for far more than empty ceremony on occasions demanded by tradition; it is the steward of new life, with a rich and full experience that employs the diversity of gifts God has given it.

    Last week you seemed to get a big charge out of my little story about going to a wedding rehearsal and wasting time waiting for a key person to arrive. When I said that I didn’t know what we’d do on Sunday afternoon if he didn’t show up, you let out a belly laugh. You assumed I was talking about ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    We Change

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Dec 14, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,870 views

    Encountering God is a life changing experience. We are never the same.

    Luke 3:7-18 “We Change” INTRODUCTION While walking through life, one of the interesting things to do is to observe fads. I’m not sure how they begin or end. All I know is that after the fad is over people always ask themselves, “Why did I do it?” and “What did I see in it?” Remember ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Knowledge Without Intimacy With Christ Leads To Emptiness

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 11, 2001
    based on 51 ratings
     | 5,008 views

    People who are empty often lack an intimate communication and relationship with Jesus Christ

    Knowledge Without Intimacy With Christ Leads to Emptiness (Acts 18:24-28) 1. Why do you suppose that many knowledgeable people lack an eternal sense of meaning? Illustration:On ingenious teenager, tired of reading bedtime stories to his little sister, decided to record several of her favorite ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Supremacy Of Christ Is Defended Against Empty Philosophies

    Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Sep 27, 2001
    based on 69 ratings
     | 4,497 views

    This sermon educates people on how to protect themselves against empty philosophies and remain in Christ.

    The Supremacy of Christ is Defended Against Empty Philosophies Colossians 2:1-10 September 30, 2001 Intro: A. [Imponderable Questions, Citation: David Holdaway, Stonehaven, Scotland, United Kingdom] Think on these things (but not for too long): If man evolved from monkeys and apes, why do we ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Empty Promises (A Message For Reurrection Day)

    Contributed by Arlen Payne on Nov 24, 2002
    based on 49 ratings
     | 6,055 views

    Don’t you hate empty promiese. God gave us promises of an empty cross, empty tomb, and empty clothes as a reminder that Jesus rose from the grave.

    Empty Promises Luke 24:1-7 Reading: Matthew 28:1-8 Intro: Don’t you hate empty promises? The world often makes promises and then does not keep them. The promise of happiness if you buy a certain product. The promise of an Insurance salesman. God has never broken even one of His promises to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Empty?how Full?how Much? Series

    Contributed by Michael Schwer on Mar 19, 2002
    based on 45 ratings
     | 17,913 views

    A Sermon which spurs us to consider the condition of our hearts each time we approach God in prayer and devotion. It causes us to examine the state of our heart.

    How Empty? How Full? How Much? Matthew 26:39 Introduction [Hook] When ordering a drink at a restaurant – would you really care how clean the glass was once it was offered to you? (Have two clear glasses, one with remanents of “crud” and one that is clean. Get a picture of water. Fill both ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Running On Empty: God's Cure For The Thirsty Life

    Contributed by Jordon Leblanc on Jun 7, 2009
    based on 10 ratings
     | 18,394 views

    So many people in our world are running on empty, but God has come so that we can live life to the fullest, an abundant life. God wants to quench our spiritual thirst.

    If you have your Bibles this morning, please turn with me to the Gospel of John, chapter 4. This morning, we’re going to look at a story of life-changing proportions. We’re looking at the story of Jesus and the Samaritan woman at the well. So, pull out your Bibles and let’s go, John 4, starting in ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Economic Empowerment Part 4: No Empty Hands Series

    Contributed by Ken Hubbard on Feb 2, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,849 views

    This is the fourth sermon in a series of messages on godly finances focusing on debt relief.

    EXODUS = departure or exit  I want to use this story as a metaphor to journey out of financial slavery  I want to see the people of God depart & exit from financial bondage  Egypt = limited – narrow place  Exit out of stinking thinking o Not asset / ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Do You Do With An Empty Tomb? Series

    Contributed by Paul Newell on Mar 18, 2008
    based on 15 ratings
     | 12,689 views

    Short sermon to conclude an Easter Family Service.

    What Do You Do With An Empty Tomb? Easter 2008 Message This short message comes at the end of a four part skit that will interlace our Easter Service. The skit is entitled: Deuce Montana and the Adventure of the Empty Tomb. The skit is simply an illustration of the Bridge or Steps to Peace With ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Did Jesus Show The Empty Tomb?

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Aug 18, 2012
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     | 8,216 views

    Easter Sunrise Service (shorter than normal) examining reasons why Jesus showed an empty tomb.

    EASTER SUNRISE 2012 - 1 Corinthians 15:1-8, 20-22 Some time ago I had a lady ask me, “Brother Gene, why do we have to get early on Easter? Why do we have a Sunrise service?” Let’s think for a moment about the events leading up to this celebration. If you remember, Jesus and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Eight "Would Be’s" Of A Not Empty Tomb

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Apr 4, 2012
     | 6,662 views

    What if the tomb wasn’t empty Easter morning?

    Today is Easter, Resurrection Sunday. Today we celebrate the empty tomb, Jesus victory over death, and the promise of eternal life. But what if the story had been different? Look with me at Luke 24:1-3 "But very early on Sunday morning the women went to the tomb, taking the spices they had ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    He Lives: Understanding The Mystery Of The Empty Tomb Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Apr 5, 2015
     | 7,708 views

    A message about what the empty tomb means and how Christ overcome all obstacles.

    Title: He Lives: Understanding the Mystery of the Empty Tomb Theme: Show that there is life In the grave. Text: Mark 16:1 – 8, Luke 24:2 - 3 Communion – Road to Emmaus Luk 24:13-35 Now behold, two of them were traveling that same day to a village called Emmaus, which was seven miles ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God