Sermons on Empty Seat:

3 Times Empty Equal Full, Easter 2017

Contributed by Randy Edwards on Apr 18, 2017

Easter service 2017

“He is risen” “3 times empty equals full” How many of your have stood in shock and disbelief After opening an envelope that you thought contained a check Only you find it empty Just an empty envelope in one hand And envelopes filled with bills in the other Wondering how you were going to ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Hour Glass Is Almost Empty - Will I Make It?

Contributed by Coz Von on Jul 17, 2015

The last few grains of sand is slipping through the hour glass of time. Prepare to meet your God. The trumpet of the Lord is about to sound- Be ye therefor ready! I have loved thee with an everlasting love: Therefore with loving-kindness have I drawn thee

You have never seen a sermon like this one before; please read it and reread it - over and over and over...... The content is just that important! You be the judge? Behold, I come quickly: hold that fast which thou hast, that no man take thy crown. Be watchful, and strengthen the things which ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:11, Revelation 3:2, John 3:16-17, John 1:12, Matthew 7:7, 1 Thessalonians 5:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Is There Life After Death? The Empty Tomb Of Jesus Examined Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Nov 26, 2023

Can a human live beyond the grave? That is the question we consider today. Many in our world today believe after death, there is nothing, life is simply over.

“When Corrie Ten Boom of The Hiding Place was a little girl in Holland, her first realization of death came after a visit to the home of a neighbor who had died. It impressed her that some day her parents would also die. Corrie's father comforted her with words of wisdom. "Corrie, when you ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:4-5, Mark 16:9-20

Denomination: Salvation Army

Stop Chasing The World You Will Be Left Empty And Broken. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Mar 9, 2024

The world we live in often entices us to chase after its fleeting pleasures and riches but let us be reminded that these things are temporal and will ultimately leave us empty and broken.

We live in a world that is consumed by chaos and darkness. Every day, we are bombarded with news of conflict, suffering, and despair. It can be easy to get caught up in the whirlwind of worldly pursuits and seek to impress those around us with our accomplishments and possessions. As Jesus taught ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-20, Psalm 34:19, Luke 12:15, Colossians 3:2

Why Reaching The Top Still Feels So Empty

Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 30, 2025

Success cannot heal the soul; only God’s whisper restores us. When we quit running, God meets us, feeds us, and makes us whole.

Part One There are moments in life when you do everything right—moments when the victory is undeniable, the applause is loud, the outcome is clear—and yet something inside you feels strangely hollow. It’s bewildering. You should feel triumphant, settled, validated. But instead, the deepest parts ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:10, Matthew 11:28-30, Isaiah 30:21, John 10:27

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

If They’ve Already Been Saved, Why Does God Judge Christians? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Oct 15, 2014

A look at how Christians can make sure that they're ready for judgment.

WHY DOES GOD JUDGE CHRISTIANS? Christians will be judged, not for salvation but for rewards. - 1 Corinthians 3:11-15. - There are two judgments: one for the unsaved and one for the saved. The one for the unsaved is a judgment for heaven or hell and it doesn’t end well. The one for the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:11-15

Denomination: Baptist

Ark Of The Covenant

Contributed by James May on Feb 6, 2005

The symbolism of the Ark of the Covenant has been fulfilled in Christ. The true value of the Ark is not in the wooden box covered with gold, but in the heart that is washed in the Blood of Jesus.

Ark of the Covenant by Pastor Jim May One of the most sought after ancient relics of Jewish history is the Ark of the Covenant. Stories have been written and movies made pertaining to the ark. One of the most famous was call, “Raiders of the Lost Ark”. They are all entertaining to watch but ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:16-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Revelation, Part 36 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on May 25, 2008

Study of the Book of Revelation

Revelation, Part 36 Revelation 19:1-8 Introduction Last week, we witnessed the preparation for the return of Jesus Christ as He descends on this world, and tonight we begin Chapter 19 which concludes the tribulation period and leads us to the final battle between the armies of Satan and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Shelling Out The Big Bucks Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Aug 18, 2010

Exposition regarding 1 Cor 3:10-17 about rewards and losses and destruction to those harming the church

Text: 1 Corinthians 3:10-17, Title: Shell Out the Big Bucks, Date/Place: NRBC, 8/15/10, AM A. Opening illustration: either building a house in Maine, or cheating in the US B. Background to passage: Again, undermining their divisiveness, he says that not only is this foolishness to the world, not ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming A Judgmental Spirit Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 26, 2010

If you want to stop judging, then focus on the fundamentals, analyze your attitudes, and consider the coming judgment.

Overcoming a Judgmental Spirit Romans 14:9-12 Rev. Brian Bill 9/26/10 Have you heard about the 33 miners in Chile that have been trapped 2,200 feet underground since August 5th? Newsweek reported that everything they need to survive must fit in canisters a bit over three inches wide (9/20/10). I ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

Knowing Christ: Part 2 (Focus) Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 9, 2009

This is the second sermon in a two part series on Knowing Christ personally and intimately. This message deals with focusing on Christ in us, Us in Christ (seated with him in the heavenlies), and Watch what Jesus does.

Knowing Christ #2 (Focus) Romans 8:6 CHCC: December 6, 2009 INTRODUCTION: Sometimes I think back to church camp and the kids who went forward every year to rededicate over and over again. If we were to graph our spiritual journey, it would probably look something like a roller coaster. We ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

This Generation

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 24, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: What is your generation? Generation-X? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that our human race generation will not pass away and then CHRIST will return IV. TEXT: Mark 13:30 (New Living Translation,

I. EXORDIUM: What is your generation? Generation-X? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that our human race generation will not pass away and then CHRIST will return IV. TEXT: Mark 13:30 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) I tell you the truth, this generation ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:30

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Facts Of Life

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 13, 2014

A sermon introducing a series on Ecclesiastes; this is part two of two part sermon; part one in the morning is Says the Teacher Everything is Meaningless (Outline and material adapted from Derek Kidner's book, The Wisdom of Proverbs, Job and Ecc.)

HoHum: “In the beginning, God created the earth, and he looked upon it in his cosmic loneliness. And God said, "Let Us make living creatures out of mud, so the mud can see what We have done." And God created every living creature that now moveth, and one was man. Mud as man alone could ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Happens After Death

Contributed by Bala Samson on May 31, 2021

After a person’s death, the familiar and usual statement that we hear is” he/she is gone to be with the Lord. I ponder: ’Was he with the Lord while on earth to be with God after death?’

What happens after death…. Hebrews 9:27”Just as people are destined to die once, and after that to face judgment.” After a person’s death, the familiar and usual statement that we hear is” he/she is gone to be with the Lord. I ponder: ’Was he with the Lord while on earth to be with God after ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Use The Best To Stand The Test

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Nov 23, 2019

Every Christian will have his or her deeds tested by fire. If anyone is not ready, there is still time to make corrections. But this life is all we have, so please, live it wisely!

Use the best to stand the test Some time ago, I saw a question which read, “What on earth are you doing for Heaven’s sake?” That question could be taken any number of ways. I definitely wish more preachers had used this text so as to remind us that our deeds are important, and that this life is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-17

Denomination: Baptist