Sermons on Empty Seat:

David The Music Minister Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jan 13, 2009

The way that David’s music ministered to Saul’s heart, music in worship can minister to ours. I include some suggestions for getting the most out of our music in worship.

Introduction: A. Music is a powerful force – It gets our attention; it grabs our hearts; it transforms our souls. 1. This is the case because God has made it so. 2. God is the one who has created music and created us in a way that music ministers to us. 3. Not only that, God has also given ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:14-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Giving The Perfect Gift Series

Contributed by Chris Carroll on Jan 19, 2009

We open up our Bibles once a year at this time to read the Gospel accounts of Jesus coming from the portals of heaven to lie in a bed of straw on this earth. Yet, to be honest isn’t it so much more than that? Isn’t there something more majestic about the

Everyone loves to receive gifts at Christmas time. And I am sure that as Christmas approaches we are wondering what lies behind those wrapped presents. I remember as a child that these 4 weeks of advent were so difficult. I would go by that tree about 30 million times a day looking at the box and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

One Portion More

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 23, 2009

For Baptist Identity Sunday. God has given the Baptist tribe one portion more of evangelistic zeal, missions involvement, and investment in freedom. This church is equipped with one portion more to do its mission.

I recently witnessed a special event, and was very impressed with how many Baptists there were in it. Everywhere I looked, I saw Baptists; every time the announcer identified anybody, I heard the word, "Baptist". It was one of the most sectarian occasions I’ve seen in a long while. There was a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Greatest Sin In The World

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jan 25, 2009

What is the greatest sin in the world and what we can do to defeat it?

The Greatest Sin in the World! The Greatest Sin in the World! If I was to ask you what the greatest sin in the world was I would suspect that I would get dozens of different answers. Murder, adultery, homosexuality, lust, cheating, stealing, hatred. So what it the greatest sin the world. It is ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

Better Together Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Feb 12, 2009

This adapted sermon of Rick Warren challenges us to participate in the 40 Days of Community and join a small group.

What on earth are WE here for? That’s really the question we are asking over these 40 Days of Community. God has placed us here on this earth, in this place, and at this time for a reason, for a purpose. We are not here by accident. We are part of God’s plan. God’s #1 reason for bringing us on ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:5

Denomination: Methodist

Walk By The Spirit

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Feb 15, 2009

Do you bear the fruit of the spirit today? Do you have a deep love in your heart today? Do you have an earnest joy for all things today?

Let Us Walk by the Spirit Galatians 5:25 Human nature, with which all of us are born, will not enter into the kingdom of God unless it is changed. This change is called being born again. And what this means is that the Spirit of God creates something new; he takes out of us the heart of stone that ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:25

Denomination: Baptist

Ruth: A Love That's Amazing Series

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Feb 21, 2009

The third part of the series in Ruth.

Ruth: A Love That Amazes Ruth 3; 1 John 4:7 Pastor Ralph Juthman INTRODUCTION: ( Read 1 John 4:7) 7Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. There is nothing so immeasurable or as important as God’s love and yet His love ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:1-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why Does Easter Matter

Contributed by Jay Robison on Feb 24, 2009

What difference does Easter make? The sermon looks at "explanations" for Jesus’ death on the cross. But Easter matters because we all have baggage in life, we will die one day, and we need help.

WHY DOES EASTER MATTER? March 23, 2008 Jay Davis Robison MARK 16:1-8 Do you suppose it will make any difference? Augsburg Sermon Book for the year 1985: "I’ve never seen such a crowd in church, the woman exclaimed’. I didn’t know her, but apparently she was impressed by the number of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Staying On Track For God

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Feb 26, 2009

Examine four ingredients that are essential to staying faithful to God.

Last month we did a series entitled “The Finer Points Of Love.” That series lead into the focus for this month. This month we are going to focus on the concept of faithfulness. As a part of this focus we are going to do a renewal of marriage vows on March 15th. Throughout this month we will be ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:20-27

Denomination: Baptist

An Encounter With God

Contributed by John Butler on Feb 28, 2009

See from the scriptures what takes place when we have a close encounter with God.

An Encounter with God Turn to Isaiah 6:1-8 I. Something More Than A Shout (Introduction)... I’m glad I go to a church where I can lift up the name of the Lord right out loud! Amen? I love singing songs, clapping and shouting in church just as much as the next guy, maybe even more! But ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Nick And Sam Meet Jesus

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Feb 28, 2009

An evangelistic message with a narrative style

Nick And Sam Meet Jesus John 3:1-4:26 By Pastor Ralph Juthman INTRODUCTION: Who doesn’t love a story? The impact of the story is made more real when it is a true one. It is even more relevant when the story involves people like you and me. This morning I want to tell you about two people who ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Who Is This: The Word Series

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Mar 6, 2009

The first is a series on the Person of Jesus

Who Is This?p.1 John 1:1-3 “THE WORD” By Pastor Ralph Juthman INTRODUCTION: In 1 Kings 8:27 King Solomon asks, “Will God indeed dwell on earth?” You have probably heard of the campaign to publicize the non existence of God. Organizations like the Humanist League are spending millions of dollars ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Reality

Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 9, 2009

So we need to not be paralyzed by bad stuff, but in the midst of such tragedies, failures and sinfulness, there is one thing we need to do: remember who God is. That is what Nehemiah 9 is about. When you have bad things happen, first and foremost, remembe

[Re]ality Nehemiah 9:5b-9, 32-38 We’ve all been there. When life is falling apart, things seem to be going against us and we descend into a pit that’s darker and darker. A parent loses a young child, a healthy man with young children discovers he has cancer and just months to live, someone ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 9:32-38

Denomination: Methodist

Poor Choices And Difficult Days Series

Contributed by David Owens on Mar 9, 2009

For 16 long months David lives distant from the Lord, but finally our hero turned to the Lord, and God was ready to help him.

Introduction: A. The story is told of a woman who went to the police station with her friend to report that her husband was missing. 1. The police officer asked for a description of her husband. 2. The wife said, “He’s 45 years old, six foot three, has blue eyes, blond hair, an athletic build, is ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Amazing Plan Series

Contributed by Mark Jones on Mar 15, 2009

the Proto-Evangel of Genesis 3:15 and how God’s plan from the foundations of the world affects our daily lives

God’s Amazing Plan-From the Foundations of the World Sermon 1 in the Easter Series-The Road to The Cross EOLS: God’s provision for our salvation is eternal and shows His amazing, loving individual plan for His Creation. Often when I begin to do research and as I long to satisfy my inner ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:10-15

Denomination: Methodist