Sermons on Empty:

New Beginnings, Empty Tomb Edition

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Mar 14, 2024

The First Resurrection Morning

New Beginnings, Empty Tomb Edition Mark 16 Good morning, He is Risen. Merriam Webster's dictionary defines beginning as “the point at which something starts.” New beginnings could be defined as a new start.” A LinkedIn article said, “New Beginnings give you the freedom to make choices for ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

From Empty Pots To Overflowing Joy

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 14, 2025

Life is full of seasons—times of emptiness and times of abundance. The story of the wedding at Cana demonstrates how Jesus can turn a situation of lack into one of overflowing joy.

FROM EMPTY POTS TO OVERFLOWING JOY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 2:1-11 "Jesus saith unto them, Fill the waterpots with water. And they filled them up to the brim." – John 2:7 Supporting Texts: Psalm 30:5, Joel 2:25-26, Isaiah 61:3, John 16:24, Romans 15:13 INTRODUCTION: Life ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When Worship Becomes Empty Words PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2025

The sermon urges us to approach God with reverence, listen before speaking, and honor our promises, trusting that God shapes the world through prayerful hearts.

There’s a hush that falls on the heart when we remember who God is. The ancient preacher of Ecclesiastes takes us by the hand and leads us into that hush. He knows about rushed mornings and restless nights. He knows about hurried hands and harried hearts. And he whispers a needed word to weary ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 5:1-7

Topics: Worship, Reverence

Have You Made Your Mind Up ?

Contributed by Travis Leib on Apr 21, 2019

A rumor of a risen savior, and an empty tomb was not enough to convince.

Recently, the news has been captivated with the burning of the Notre Dame Cathedral. There are thousands that are grieving the loss of many artifacts and history telling items. The cathedral was a celebrated icon, for what it contained inside, which is now lost. The greatest medieval cathedral ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-29

Denomination: Holiness

Unveiling Easter's Secrets SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 12, 2023

Explore the three profound promises of Easter: The Empty Cross symbolizing the forgiveness of sins, The Empty Tomb representing eternal life, and The Empty Burial Clothes signifying a personal relationship with Jesus.

Today, I want to share with you the three promises of Easter. These promises are marked by three significant elements: the empty cross, the empty tomb, and the empty burial clothes. Each of these emptinesses holds a powerful promise from God. Let's explore these promises together. The first promise ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Topics: Easter's Promises, Forgiveness, Eternal Life, Personal Relationship With Jesus

Four Marvels Of Jesus' Ressurection

Contributed by Miarcos Da Silva on Oct 18, 2000

1. THE EMPTY GRAVE- vv.

1. THE EMPTY GRAVE- vv. 1 -The empty grave means our victory (Revelation 1:18) 2. THE EARTHQUAKE - vv.2 -Yes, today we needed an earthquake of God in our christian life (Revelation 1:17) 3. AN ANGEL DESCENDS OF THE SKY - vv.2,3 -The reality of the angels means that Jesus lives ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-3

Witnesses Of The Resurrection

Contributed by Jeff Hughes on Apr 20, 2003

The disciples find an empty tomb!

Witnesses of the Resurrection Luke 24:1-12 Jeff Hughes – April 14, 2003 Calvary Chapel Aggieland I. Introduction a. Today, like every other Sunday of the year, we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. But, unlike any other Sunday, this is the actual anniversary of that fateful day, nearly ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Vessel. (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Aug 25, 2009

God wants empty vessels

Harry McCoy the pastor of Tanglewood Baptist Church. He had been there for about 9 years and was retiring because of health problems, preached that Sunday night at Tanglewood and they were going to be moving the next day and he passed away in his sleep that night. Verse 1-Your Servant Sometimes ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Why Did Jesus Show The Empty Tomb?

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Aug 18, 2012

Easter Sunrise Service (shorter than normal) examining reasons why Jesus showed an empty tomb.

EASTER SUNRISE 2012 - 1 Corinthians 15:1-8, 20-22 Some time ago I had a lady ask me, “Brother Gene, why do we have to get early on Easter? Why do we have a Sunrise service?” Let’s think for a moment about the events leading up to this celebration. If you remember, Jesus and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Proofs For The Resurrection Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Jul 17, 2007

Why is it important to consider proofs for the resurrection of Christ? Because if there is no resurrection, our preaching is empty and your faith is empty.

PROOFS FOR THE RESURRECTION OPENING TEXT: “Moreover, brethren, I declare to you the gospel which I preached to you, which also you received and in which you stand, by which also you are saved, if you hold fast that word which I preached to you--unless you believed in vain. For I delivered to you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-4

Denomination: *other

Discovery Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 13, 2013

The women didn't expect an empty tomb. The empty tomb not only surprised them but it also transformed them.

Luke 24:1-16 “Discovery” INTRODUCTION Over two thousand years ago a group of women walked somberly and quietly from their homes to a burial site. Their purpose was to find Jesus and finish their hurried burial preparations, which they were unable to complete two days ago. When ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-16

Denomination: Lutheran

Don't Just Empty The House And Sweep It Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 14, 2016

Don't just empty your life of vices; fill it up with prayer, fasting, almsgiving and good work.

3rd Sunday in Lent 2016 Extraordinary Form “As the eyes of servants are on the hands of their masters, so are our eyes on the Lord our God, until He has mercy on us.” The words of the psalmist could and should integrate our meditation on God’s word today, because all the ills of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-12

Denomination: Catholic

How Does The Empty Tomb Affect Me?

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on May 15, 2014

He is risen , He is risen indeed! That was the proper greeting of the early church. What does the empty tomb mean to believers today?

How does the empty tomb affect me? Selected Scriptures Introduction- Matthew 28:8-10 Mark 16:6-8 Luke 24:4-7 John 20:1-8 Between these Gospels we have an account of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. We have been in a series At The Cross… First we looked at the love of God because of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:8-10

Denomination: Nazarene

Running On Empty: God's Cure For The Thirsty Life

Contributed by Jordon Leblanc on Jun 7, 2009

So many people in our world are running on empty, but God has come so that we can live life to the fullest, an abundant life. God wants to quench our spiritual thirst.

If you have your Bibles this morning, please turn with me to the Gospel of John, chapter 4. This morning, we’re going to look at a story of life-changing proportions. We’re looking at the story of Jesus and the Samaritan woman at the well. So, pull out your Bibles and let’s go, John 4, starting in ...read more

Scripture: John 4:3-30

Denomination: Wesleyan

He Is Risen

Contributed by Johnny Small on Jul 2, 2003

This Easter we celebrate the empty tomb.

He Has Risen Please stand as we read God’s Holy Word. Luke 24:1-8 1 On the first day of the week, very early in the morning, the women took the spices they had prepared and went to the tomb. 2 They found the stone rolled away from the tomb, 3 but when they entered, they did not find the body of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-5, Luke 24:1-8

Denomination: Baptist