Sermons on Empty Seat:

The Power Of The Tongue Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Jan 21, 2008

James warns us of the right and wrong uses of our words

Cartoon from shows a line of pews and a sentence being passed from pew to pew. 1st pew: My ear kind of hurts 2nd pew: The pastor has an earache 3rd pew: The pastor got a hearing aid 4th pew: The pastor is having trouble hearing 5th pew: The pastor ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

The Results Of Reconciliation Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 15, 2006

If God has done the most, will He not do the least? If He’s done the best, will He not do the rest?

The Results of Reconciliation Romans 5:9-11 Rev. Brian Bill 10/15/06 A teenager received his driver’s permit and asked his dad about using the family car. His father sat him down and said, “I’ll make a deal with you. You bring your grades up from a C to a B average, study your Bible more, get ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:9-11, Romans 2:5-11, Romans 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

At The Center Of The Season: It's Not You!

Contributed by Daniel Richter on May 15, 2008

The attitudes that we see in Mary’s life that keep her focused during the first Christmas season...

At the Center of the Season: It’s Not You! Sunday, December 3rd, 2006 All of you probably know someone who loves to be the center of attention. Wherever they are or wherever they go, they are the ones that people are watching and paying attention to. There are some who crave and create the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:38

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Cold Feet At A Fiery Bush Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Feb 17, 2008

God uses broken people.

COLD FEET AT A FIERY BUSH Exodus 3.1-22 S: Change C: God’s call to mission Th: Movin’ On Up! Pr: GOD USES BROKEN PEOPLE. Type: Inductive I. ROUTINE II. CURIOSITY III. “HINENI” IV. MISSION V. DOUBT VI. “YHWH” VII. SUCCESS PA: How is the change to be observed? • Understand that when God is on ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Running On The Wrong Fuel: Life's Joy Robbers

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Oct 8, 2012

Looking to people, places or possessions to give you the joy only God is meant to give us is like running a car on the wrong fuel. You'll go some distance, but eventually you'll break down. Looking to God for fulfillment is the only way to lasting joy.

Running on the Wrong Fuel: Life's Joy Robbers July 14, 2012 TEXT: John 15:11 – “These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full.” Illus. – Mark Twain was a professional humorist whose lectures and writings made people ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Go-Between Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Mar 31, 2021

Jesus is our much needed intercessor to bring us near to the Father

Introduction: My family often enjoyed visits to the boyhood home of George Washington Carver, just 15 minutes outside of Joplin in Diamond, MO. There’s a beautiful national memorial park there, and Carrie and I had gone there one late afternoon for a visit. As it turned out, there was a special ...read more

Scripture: Job 9:32-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

My Month Of Rejoicing In Christ

Contributed by Pastor Amos Dele Dada on Mar 4, 2020

Often, we read from that peculiar Apostle, Paul, phrases and exclamations like, "Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things again is no trouble to me, and it is a safeguard for you.

Often, we read from that peculiar Apostle, Paul, phrases and exclamations like, "Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things again is no trouble to me, and it is a safeguard for you." Phil 3:1; "Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice!" Phil ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:1-8, 1 John 5:11-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

We Are On God's Hands

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Nov 21, 2020

This is a message of encouragement. We are ON God's hands so we are never out of His sight or remembrance. We are never alone as we serve Him.

We Are ON God’s Hands Scripture: Psalm 27:13; John 14:27, 1; James 1:2; Psalm 23:4; Isaiah 49:15-17 The title of today’s message is “We are ON God’s Hands.” Yes, you heard me correctly. The title is “We are ON God’s Hands” and you’ll understand it clearly as we progress through the message. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:13-14, John 14:27, Isaiah 49:15-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Messenger Angels Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 23, 2020

Hear the message of the angels again, as if for the first time: Jesus is Savior – Trust Him; Jesus is Sovereign – Obey Him; and Jesus is Supreme – Worship Him with everything you’ve got.

A young family was moving into a new house, and even though the move had been scheduled weeks in advance, on moving day, the husband announced that had an important meeting at work. He was unable to help. That left the wife to handle the move all by herself, which she did. After the moving van ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-23, Luke 1:26-38, Luke 2:8-11, Philippians 2:6-11

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Shift, Part 2: Shift Your Attitude Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Oct 5, 2020

A popular song once said its changes in latitudes that result in changes in attitudes. On the night before His crucifixion, Jesus showed his disciples exactly what that means.

Good morning! Please open your Bibles to John 13, as we continue our series called SHIFT. We are talking this month about areas in our personal lives as well as the life of our church where we might need to experience some shifts. Last week we talked about the need for our church to shift out of ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17, Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Journey

Contributed by Norbert Garcia on Jan 16, 2021

A walk with Christ is life changing and affirming. One worth sharing with others.

THE JOURNEY Proverbs 1:1 - 5 An old quote attributed to an ancient Chinese philosopher named Lao Tzu, who lived in the 4th century BC goes as follows; “A journey of a thousand miles begins with the first step.” What Lao Tzu implies with this philosophical thought is that it does not matter ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:1-5

Denomination: Adventist

Living Water

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Feb 22, 2021

Next in series on John. Examines the true fulfillment found in Christ.

John 7 (3) Living Water - Read John 7:37-39 It was the last day, that great day of the feast. For 6 days, the people of Israel had been staying in booths, remembering how the Lord had brought them out of Egypt, and how He had provided for them during the 40 years they had wandered in the ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37-39

Denomination: Baptist

What Do U Say When U Feel U Have Nothing To Say?

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Feb 23, 2015

So many times we find ourselves in a position where we just don't feel we can share the message of Jesus because of something we have done or situations/circumstances this world can place upon us that we feel we just CANNOT say anything!

SERMON BRIEF Date Written: February 20, 2015 Date Preached: February 22, 2015 Church: OPBC (AM) Sunday FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Title: What Do U Say When U Feel U Have Nothing to Say? Text: 1 Cor 1:17-25 (ESV) ETS: Paul’s message was that the power of the Gospel is greater ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:17-25

Denomination: Baptist

“life Can Be Hard”

Contributed by John Hamby on May 5, 2014

Response to the 2014 Tornado.

“Life Can Be Hard” 2 Corinthians 1:3-11 First let me say, I feel like I’m ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-11

Denomination: Baptist

"Follow Me," Where? Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Nov 13, 2008

Part 5 in series The Shape of Things to Come. Jesus said "Follow me." The question is "Where are we going?"

“Follow Me,” Where? The Shape of Things to Come, prt. 5 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers October 4, 2008 Today is the last in our sermon series called The Shape of Things to Come where we have been looking at what Wildwind Church will be doing this year. I want to review because I have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37

Denomination: Free Methodist