Sermons on Empty Serving:

(1) Celebrate Good Times Series

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 3, 2025

John 2 -- Cana Wedding God brings abundance out of emptiness.

Introduction: Seven Signs, One God Revealed I heard about a man who was driving across the country with his wife. They pulled off the interstate to stop for gas, and while he was filling the tank, his wife went inside the convenience store. When she came back out, she was laughing. “What’s so ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11, Amos 9:13-14, Isaiah 25:6-8, John 10:10, Matthew 26:29  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

After The But, Preach

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jun 1, 2019

Romans 10:13 is a great promise, but it is an empty promise without the But in verse 14

Evangelism. It is not just a good idea; it is a matter of survival. Without evangelism, there would be no Christianity, because without evangelism there would be no Christians. If we read the various accounts of Jesus’ last words to the apostles, we discover that he left no doubt at all that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:8-15, Romans 10:13-14

Denomination: Wesleyan

Searching For Significance Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 17, 2008

Life will be empty and meaningless under the sun until we come to faith in the Son.

Searching For Significance Ecclesiastes Rev. Brian Bill 2/17/08 I want you to know that I took a lot of grief last week for skipping around, or should I say selectively skimming, through the Song of Songs. I know of at least one small group that had a lot of laughter at my expense as I tiptoed ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Paul’s Prescription For Christian Love And Unity

Contributed by Craig Condon on Dec 5, 2015

When we focus our attention on Jesus’ humble sacrifice, we see human pride and sin. It’s only when we depend on God that we receive salvation. God calls us to humility each and every day.

Have you ever faced opposition while on your Christian walk of faith? If so, you’re not alone. Opposition to the Christian way of doing things has existed since Christianity began. In the passage from Philippians 2:1-13, Paul is trying to deal with a rift that has occurred within the church ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-13

Denomination: Anglican

The Danger Of Neglecting God’s Presence Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 2, 2025

The presence of God is not a luxury—it is a necessity. Any leadership, ministry, or life that functions without it will suffer decline, deception, and destruction.

THE DANGER OF NEGLECTING GOD’S PRESENCE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Chronicles 13:3 Supporting Texts: Exodus 33:15; Psalm 51:11; 2 Samuel 6:6-7; Hosea 4:6; Revelation 3:20 INTRODUCTION: The presence of God is the most vital necessity for any believer, leader, or nation. Without it, we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 13:3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Of No Reputation

Contributed by Joe Adaline on Dec 22, 2008

Jesus did not fit the standard of an honored leader. He emptied himself and took on the cross.

Throughout the year, there are times of reunion, times of sharing and caring. It’s when people come together, when people meet as family and friends. Homecoming day at high school or college, brings together old friends. Thanksgiving is an opportunity to bring together the whole family and share ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

Go! And Live Fully In Christ - Colossians 2:9–10 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 16, 2025

Many people today feel empty. Despite full calendars, full bank accounts, full wardrobes—they feel hollow inside. The world promises fulfilment, but it delivers fleeting moments and lasting emptiness.

Go! And Live Fully in Christ - Colossians 2:9–10 (NLT) Opening Prayer Gracious Heavenly Father, We thank You for the power of Your Word and the presence of Your Spirit. We thank You for Jesus—fully God, fully man, our Redeemer, and King. Speak to us now, Lord. Open our minds to truth, our hearts ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:9-10, John 1:14, 2 Peter 1:3, Philippians 2:9-11, Romans 10:9, Colossians 2:6-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Laying Our Crumbs Upon The Altar

Contributed by Paul Davidson on Jun 14, 2016

Have you truly sacrificed the totality of your own life on God’s altar, committing to Him everything you have and everything you are... or are you giving Him your crumbs, your leftovers, hoping that it pleases Him?

Please turn in your Bibles to the book of Malachi, which is the last book in the Old Testament. If you find Matthew and then go back a few pages, you’ll be in Malachi. After God reveals His Word through the prophet Malachi, He is then silent for roughly 400 years until the events described in the ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:6-14

Denomination: Baptist

When Old Ways End Series

Contributed by Scotty Killingsworth on Mar 24, 2004

Emptying ones life of bad stuff is just not good enough. No one can maintain an empty life. Something must occupy your space. Something will occupy your life. We choose what we let in.

This sermon was preached by Scotty L Killingsworth on March 7, 2004. The Biblical text is taken from Colossians 3. The sermon title is: When old ways end Nearly everything Jesus did brought change to the world. Nearly everything we do at Evergreen Church is about change. We value ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1

Denomination: Baptist

Created To Do Good Works

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Nov 9, 2006

We are made with a purpose, to serve God by serving people.

You are made with a purpose. You are made to serve God by serving people. You don’t exist for yourself. The Bible says, “We are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” Eph 2:10 Just like a potter makes a clay pot to hold water, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus Is Alive - True Or False Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Apr 19, 2004

Not only is it reasonable to believe that Jesus is alive it is the best possible explanation for the empty tomb

Jesus is Alive – True or False John 20:1-10 April 11, 2004 – Easter Sunday The idea for this message came from a series shown in Outreach Magazine and additional ideas were taken from the Jesus is Alive message by Brian Mavis. Introduction Over the past several weeks we have been exploring the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:3-8

Denomination: Church Of God

Race To The Easter Tomb!

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 22, 2004

EASTER (A) - Race to the Easter tomb and discover the tomb is empty and Scripture is fulfilled.

RACE TO THE EASTER TOMB! John 20:1-9 - April 11, 2004 JOHN 20:1-9 1Early on the first day of the week, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene went to the tomb and saw that the stone had been removed from the entrance. 2So she came running to Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

The Risen Savior

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Apr 9, 2009

An Easter morning message concentrating on the empty tomb and what it means to Christians today.

What makes a good sermon? It is one that will take you to the valley of sinful despair, and then transports you to the top of the hill in praise! It will make you drop to your knees in sorrowful repentance, and then bring you up to jumping with joy! It is one that makes you cry over the sin in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:4-8

Denomination: *other

The Difference Baptism Makes Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jun 29, 2011

Baptism was never meant to be an empty ritual. It has implications for our everyday lives

Romans 6:12-23 “The Difference Baptism Makes” INTRODUCTION In 1517 Martin Luther had a problem. A monk by the name of Tetzel was selling indulgences. An indulgence is a certificate guaranteeing the forgiveness of all sins—for a small price. Not only did Luther have a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:12-23

Denomination: Lutheran

Will You Beleive

Contributed by Rob Poole on Apr 4, 2012

John's response to seeing the empty tomb of Jesus was simple: he saw and beleived.

Will You Believe? John 20:1-10 with focus on vs. 8 Introduction: tell the story- Mary Magdalene same as at crucifixion same that Jesus had cast out demons ran first, as soon as daylight after the Sabbath went to prepare the body. Found stone rolled away, went and told Peter and John. Their ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-10

Denomination: Baptist