Sermons on Empty Seat:

Dead Church Walking Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Oct 28, 2011

A church can be be dead and appear to have life. It can also be almost dead and have all the appearances it is dead, but revived by repenting and getting back to the basics of the Christian life.

Dead Church Walking Sermon 5 in the Series “You’ve Got Mail” Chuck Sligh August 14, 2011 For the PowerPoint for the sermon, write me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Please turn in your Bibles to Revelation 3. INTRODUCTION Illus. – Reader’s Digest had a story about ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Church Of The Open Door Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Oct 28, 2011

Jesus is coming back! While we can, we need to go through the doors of opportunity the Lord opens for us.

The Church of the Open Door Sermon 6 in the Series “You’ve Got Mail” Chuck Sligh August 21, 2011 For the PowerPoint for the sermon, write me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Please turn in your Bibles to Revelation 3. INTRODUCTION OPENER: Here’s a little two-question ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

Making Jesus Sick Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Oct 28, 2011

Lukewarmness in the life of a believer makes Jesus sick. Jesus addresses this sin in the church of Laodicea.

Making Jesus Sick Sermon 7 in the Series “You’ve Got Mail” Chuck Sligh August 21, 2011 For the PowerPoint for the sermon, write me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Please turn in your Bibles to Revelation 3. INTRODUCTION INTRO VIDEO: Illus. – “Worship 1/2 CD” ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Baptist

God, Where Are You Taking Me?

Contributed by James May on Nov 6, 2011

Often following the perfect will of God means that we are out of step with the world and even with what's happening in the church. We must learn to follow the voice of the Great Shepherd.

God, Where Are You Taking Me? By Rev. James May As Jesus walked the shores of the Sea of Galilee, at the beginning of his earthly ministry, his first objective was to find men who would become his disciples. And while it is clear that Jesus already knew exactly which men he would choose; it is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Get Wisdom Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 16, 2011

from a series on the life of Solomon. A book sermon, from the Proverbs, about the importance of wisdom in life.

Proverbs Intro: (used a powerpoint of these choices. Best to put them all up before asking people to choose one) OK. Time for an audience participation quiz this morning. Each question is a multiple choice. Let’s say, if you had to pick one of these 4 answers, which one would it be? ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Heaven’s Best Answer To Our Worst Enemy

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 17, 2011

An Easter Sermon Jesus’ resurrection assures us that death is no longer in a position to cause us fear

Intro – A man had a checkup and then went in to see his doctor to get the results. The doctor said he better sit down – that he had bad news and worse news for him. Which did he want to hear first? The man was a bit puzzled and said he'd rather hear the bad news first. The doctor ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:9-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Unexpectedly Expecting Series

Contributed by John Sears on Nov 30, 2011

God steps into history to break 400 years of silence by announcng unexpected news to two unsuspecting individuals. What does it look like when God is silent, and how do we know when he is speaking to us?

Series: When God Breaks His Silence Title: Unexpectedly expecting Theme: Christmas Introduction : There is a game my parents used to play when we were on road long road trips in the car. The rules of the game went something like this. “The first one to talk loses.” We called it the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-38

Denomination: Christian Church

Who Is Really The Most Powerful Person In The World? Series

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Dec 7, 2011

It is about the fact that when God speaks things happen!

Intro: THAT’S WHAT I’M TALKING ABOUT! 1. Some people call the President of the United States "the most powerful leader in the world," but more than one former President would disagree. Ex-Presidents have confessed that their executive orders weren’t always obeyed and that there wasn’t much they ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

God's Light Shines In The Darkness

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jan 5, 2012

Epiphany is a season where we see the divinity and light of Christ shine. It is made to shine in the heart of man. This sermon talks about how the light shines in the heart and what it does there.

January 8, 2012 2 Corinthians 4:6 God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” made his light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Christ. God did not create this world to be dark, but that’s the way it started. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:6

Denomination: Lutheran

When Your First Choice Is God's Second Choice

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 6, 2012

A sermon about the providence of God as discovered in the life of Paul.

Acts 16:7-8 KJV After they were come to Mysia, they assayed to go into Bithynia: but the Spirit suffered them not. [8] And they passing by Mysia came down to Troas. I. INTRODUCTION—THE CHALLENGE OF CONTENTMENT -One of the most challenging spiritual battles that many face in our ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:7-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Deep Breathing

Contributed by Trey Harris on Aug 21, 2012

Jesus' Easter evening appearance to the disciples launched their ministry after Jesus breathed the Holy Spirit into them.

Deep Breathing John 20:19-23 So, here it is, the evening of the first Easter Sunday. What an insane week for the disciples. No wonder they were hiding behind locked doors. Just think about it for a minute. Barely a week prior, Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a donkey to people shouting: ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-23

Denomination: Methodist

Bringing Down The Roof Series

Contributed by Tim Diack on Aug 22, 2012

Often times we think our greatest need is one thing when God knows that it is another. Follow the journey of one man and discover your greatest need in his story!

Bringing Down The Roof - Mark 2:1-12 - July 22, 2012 (Baptism Service) It’s not uncommon today to hear people say something like this, “If God would just reveal Himself, if He would just do some miracle for me to see, then I would turn to Him and believe.” People are looking ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: *other

Guess Who’s Not Coming To Dinner? Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 12, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Luke 14: 12-24

Luke 14: 12-24 Guess Who’s Not Coming To Dinner? 12 Then He also said to him who invited Him, “When you give a dinner or a supper, do not ask your friends, your brothers, your relatives, nor rich neighbors, lest they also invite you back, and you be repaid. 13 But when you give a ...read more

Scripture: John 14:12-24

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Growing Pains Series

Contributed by David Owens on Mar 26, 2012

In this sermon, we learn how to grow spiritually through our growing pains.

Introduction: A. How many of you had growing pains when you were growing up? 1. I remember going to my mom as a little boy and I would describe some pain I was having in my leg or my side. 2. Usually, she would look it over, ask a few questions about it, then say, “Well, it’s probably ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:13-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mystery And Victory Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 14, 2012

In our lesson today we learn about the promise of a bodily resurrection for Christians.

Scripture We continue our study in The First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians in a series I am calling Challenges Christians Face. The Corinthian Christians were very confused about what happens to Christians after they die. The entire 15th chapter of The First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:50-58

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed