Sermons on Empty Ritual:

Empty Words Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Oct 24, 2003

Words are powerful, for good or for evil. (#3 in The Christian Victor series)

“Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of these things the wrath of God comes upon the sons of disobedience. Therefore, do not be partakers with them;” “It’s only words, and words are all I have, to take your heart away” - The Bee Gees When the Gibb brothers put their heads ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:6-7

Denomination: Orthodox

The Tomb Is Empty

Contributed by Chris Jordan on Apr 2, 2002

Because Jesus rose from the dead – so will we. We can look our ancient enemy death, straight in the eye and say, I’m not scared of you.Christians don’t stay in their tombs when they die. Neither are they meant to live in tombs while they are alive.

Easter 31/03/02 The Tomb is Empty - Matt. 28:1-10 Chris Jordan Tombs, graves, cemeteries, burial places Every town in Australia – from major cities to your average one horse – 4 pub outback town They call them the dead center of town In my family, we have a running joke that when we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

Empty Lives

Contributed by Robert Kerr on Jan 25, 2001

SOLOMON’S EXPRIENCE THAT LIFE WITHOUT GOD IS EMPTY

THE EMPTYNESS OF LIFE WITHOUT GOD TEXT: Eccl a 1:2 Vanity of vanities, saith the Preacher, vanity of vanities; all is vanity. INTRO: Concerning the ways of man, Solomon spoke with authority 1 Ki 10:23 So king Solomon exceeded all the kings of the earth for riches and for wisdom. 1. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Empty Promises

Contributed by John Vella on Feb 26, 2001

First Sunday of Lent (C). Temptations are simply empty promises

Seeds for Sowing, Vol. V, Issue 2, No. 15 First Sunday in Lent - Year C March 4, 2001 Readings: * Deut. 26:4-10 * Rom 10:8-13 * Lk. 4:1-13 Empty Promises Renewal of Vows There is a beautiful custom that many married couples practice on their wedding anniversaries, especially on those ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Catholic

Running On Empty Series

Contributed by Chris Talton on May 20, 2002

By turning water into wine, Jesus was renewing the supply so the party could continue. In our lives, Jesus wants to change us so that our supply of joy can last forever.

May 19, 2002 John 2:1-11 “Running on empty” INTRODUCTION In every marriage ceremony, there is always at least one mistake. A young couple, very much in love, were getting married. Sue, the wife to be, was very nervous about the big occasion and so the pastor chose one verse that he ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Empty Seat

Contributed by Mike Richardson on May 16, 2001

Bro. J D will be missed and his pew, his dinner seat, and his favorite reclining chair shall be empty.

I Samuel 20:16-18 “The Empty Seat!” Intro: This is to date the hardest sermon I’ve ever had to write! My love and sympathy to Ms. Ruth, and Dan & Mary, and Jody & Michelle. I. THE EMPTY SEAT IN OUR HEARTS! A. Bro. J D reserved a place in our hearts by his: 1) Service – A true ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 20:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hollow And Empty

Contributed by David Richardson on Oct 12, 2005

If we are living our lives to ourselves, we will be the grinch, or Ebenezer Scrooge. Our insides will be so messed up that we’ll soon be living a life of fear and paranoia, feeling that everyone is out to get us.

Title: Hollow and Empty Scripture: Romans 14:7 For none of us lives to himself alone and none of us dies to himself alone. 8 If we live, we live to the Lord; and if we die, we die to the Lord. So, whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord. 9 For this very reason, Christ died and returned to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:7-9

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Running On Empty

Contributed by Greg Baskerville on Mar 24, 2005

The significance of the empty tomb that first Easter

Matthew 28:1-10 After the Sabbath, as the first day of the week was dawning, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to see the tomb. And suddenly there was a great earthquake; for an angel of the Lord, descending from heaven, came and rolled back the stone and sat on it. His appearance was like ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Congregational

Empty Vessels

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 4, 2005

How desperate for God are you this morning? How much of God’s Holy Spirit do you want? How desperate are you to drink in all that God has for you?

Empty Vessels There is a tale of a young man who was desperately seeking God. He went to a well-known and wise old man for help. He asked him how he could find God. The old man took the young man to a nearby river and there they waded out into the deep water. Deeper and deeper they went and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Full, But Empty Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Dec 14, 2006

This message is part of series from Isaiah paralleling ancient Israel and America. Israel was attempting to exault itself. It exposes the problem of human pride and self-sufficiency.

ISAIAH 2:6-11 FULL, BUT EMPTY Deuteronomy 18:9-14 Why is it imperative that Israel learn to walk in the light of the Lord? Because there is no future or hope in their present condition and way of life. Isaiah now depicts the foolishness of humanity attempting to exalt itself. The cause ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 2:6-11

Denomination: Baptist

Empty Celebration

Contributed by Ken Mowery on Dec 18, 2006

Easter message celebrating the significance of several empty things.

Empty Celebration (ILL) Empty Eggs – children given eggs and instructions to put something in the egg to illustrate new life in celebration of Easter and Spring – butterfly –flower – rock – empty We celebrate today the fact that the tomb was/is empty Matthew 28:1-10 1Now after the Sabbath, as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

An Empty Frame

Contributed by Donald Tabberer on Jul 10, 2007

Christians must display a frame filled God if we are to prperly influence the world with God’s love.

"An Empty Frame" – Exodus 20:1-20 Sunday, July 8, 2007 In the lobby of the courthouse in Pulaski County, Kentucky there hangs a large Empty Frame… It isn’t there as a joke…It’s not a mistake either… It’s a testimony to what used to hang on this wall… The frame used to contain the Ten ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-20

Denomination: Methodist

That Empty Feeling

Contributed by Paul Decker on Oct 24, 2004

To be happy, we must be empty.

THAT EMPTY FEELING Matthew 5:3-5 S: Holiness C: Empty before God Th: Live the Difference Pr: TO BE HAPPY, WE MUST BE EMPTY. ?: Inductive KW: Realities TS: There are realities we must face and endure. The _____ reality we must face and endure is being… I. PUNY (3) II. PAINED ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

Running On Empty

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 7, 2003

I want to take a look at an individual who was maxed-out emotionally. He was running on empty and had no margin left in his life. After he took it to the limit, God intervened, and in the process, taught him a few things.

Running on Empty Some of you know that I like to work out. I enjoy running, bike riding and the stair stepper. When we lived in Rockford, I went to the Fitness Center one day and decided to try out the treadmill. It didn’t look all that difficult so I jumped on and started walking. After a few ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Empty Boats!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Aug 18, 2013

Our lives are cluttered with electronic gadgets, agendas, projects, seminars and entertainments that many have seldom quiet time with Him. No wonder we have lost the fizz in our life!

Empty boats! Luke 5:2”Jesus saw two boats standing by the lake; but the fishermen had gone from them and were washing their nets.” When Jesus looked at the empty boats and the fishermen who had gone away to wash their nets, He knew it was a hopeless situation! Boys had closed shop ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:3

Denomination: Pentecostal