Sermons about Emptying Himself

Journey To The Empty Tomb

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 6, 2018

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Easter is a time to celebrate the resurrection of Christ but also that God has provided a way for salvation for each one of us.

Journey to the empty tomb Matthew 28 Introduction- If you would turn to Matthew 28, we will shortly be looking at the text of Jesus resurrection and what that means for you and I. This morning, I will be bringing an Easter message instead of a Palm Sunday message. Because next week, we will be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Nazarene

Easter - Emptiness And Fullness! Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Mar 19, 2008

based on 59 ratings

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This is an Easter sermon useing Rick Warren’s five purposes as an outline.

Easter - Emptiness And Fullness! Let me say right up front - Easter is about Jesus Christ! Easter is about Jesus - born of a virgin - living a sinless life. Easter is about Jesus - dying for sin - taking the punishment of sin with Him to the grave. Easter is about Jesus - rising from the dead - ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Empty Promises - Easter

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Mar 31, 2010

based on 5 ratings

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How can God fill you up if you are not empty first? God allows emptiness in your life for one reason - You are empty - Now God has the opportunity to fill you up.

I was assigned to retrieve box number 673 A. I took my little pink piece of paper with my assignment for the afternoon - find box #673 A, Humana Hospital, February 1970. I had just started to working at this medical file warehouse and so I naively thought that the boss was starting me off slow, I ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Cross Of Christ ... Empty, But Always Full

Contributed by David Haun on Apr 5, 2004

based on 26 ratings

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Almost every Easter Sermon deals with the empty tomb. That’s all "once a year folk" ever hear. This sermon is to catch them with the message of the cross. It applies to our sanctuary cross, but can fit most any cross.

THE CROSS OF CHRIST ... EMPTY, BUT ALWAYS FULL ... Dr. David L. Haun Hope Christian Church Tamarac, Florida Today is Easter. Today we remember, celebrate, and give God praise for that resurrection morning. All over the world today, people will gather to celebrate the empty tomb. There were ...read more

Scripture: John 19:17-24, John 20:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Has Jesus Proved Himself Alive To You? Series

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Nov 26, 2011

based on 4 ratings

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An introduction sermon to the Book of Acts, it's a challenge to answer the question .... Has Jesus proved Himself to you?

Text: Acts 1:1-5 “In my former book, Theophilus, I wrote about all that Jesus began to do and to teach until the day he was taken up to heaven, after giving instructions through the Holy Spirit to the apostles he had chosen. After his suffering, he showed himself to these men and gave many ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-5

Denomination: Nazarene

Empty Your Bucket

Contributed by Paul Duke on Feb 27, 2007

based on 14 ratings

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Illustrated sermon of making room for Jesus

EMPTY YOUR BUCKET PAUL DUKE Ephesians Chapter 5 and Galatians Chapter 5 Before I begin. I want to tell you about a two special guests we have here today. My mom and dad came to visit. Now just to let you know. My parents are the ones you all can blame for my nuttiness. See, my mom was my ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Witness Of The Empty Tomb

Contributed by John Hamby on Apr 25, 2011

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What one believes about the resurrection of Jesus is "the" most important thing in life.

“The Witness of the Empty Tomb” Matthew 28:1-8 In a unique way, Easter morning has always and will always bring us to a crisis of belief. We are introduced to one such occasion of a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Testimony Of An Empty Tomb

Contributed by John White on Apr 1, 2006

based on 85 ratings

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An Easter message focused upon the veracity of the Easter story.

THE TESTIMONY OF AN EMPTY TOMB Luke 24:1-12 Have you ever seen an old empty house in a deserted neighborhood? Perhaps the doors stand ajar, sagging on hinges, loosened by the ravages of weather and time. Have you noticed the vacant stare of glassless windows? If you paused to listen you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Empty Enough?

Contributed by Todd Hudnall on Jan 29, 2002

based on 345 ratings

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Expanded outline topical sermon on recognizing our need for God.

Introduction A martial arts student was meeting with his master and teacher at a table, having tea. The student said to his master, "I’ve learned all you have to teach me about defending myself. I want to learn one thing more now. Please teach me about the ways of God." The master took the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Empty Promises Of Easter

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on May 24, 2005

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The world gives us promises full of emptiness: the Lord gives us emptiness full of promise.

The Empty Promises of Easter (Developed from a message originally preached by Steven Kellett) Luke 24.1-11 March 27, 2005 Cheater, IL FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A About four years ago, I bought a bottle of a medication that promised to give me something back that I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

From Empty To Eagle

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 11, 2004

based on 80 ratings

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Funeral sermon for Henry L. Stewart, local resident, known as an amateur artist. The images of the four living creatures in Revelation become metaphors for the stages of life.

Some look at the earth, but never see the sky. Some see the sky, but never fly. But to some it is given to see and to fly. To some it is given to be an eagle, soaring with strength and power. But I must ask – do you know how empty the eagle is before he flies? From empty to eagle; do you know ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

In The Shadows Of An Empty Tomb Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Mar 23, 2005

based on 25 ratings

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This can be used as the third in the series or a stand alone Easter Sermon. It investigates the unexpected things we find in the shadows of an empty tomb. Life, Hope, Love, Eternity are investigated.

Shadows of the Cross Pt 3 In the Shadows of an Empty Tomb Matthew 28:1-10 Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome ¡V these were the women who made the journey to the garden tomb outside the walls of Jerusalem to prepare the body of Jesus for final burial. Their task was obvious ¡V ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: *other

An Empty Handed Request Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jul 11, 2005

based on 6 ratings

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The story of the woman with a hemorrhage teaches us about God’s inclusion of all people, the melding of faith and grace, and the necessity of faith driving us to action.

Matthew 9:20-22 “An Empty Handed Request” INTRODUCTION A fascinating characteristic of Scripture is that any given passage can have several meanings and interpretations. One day we will read a passage and we will be touched by a particular message. Another day we can read the same passage ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:20-22

Denomination: Lutheran

Thanksgiving's Empty Chair

Contributed by Mark Otero on Jan 13, 2003

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The irony of thanksgiving is sometimes those closest to the Father’s blessings can become the least thankful. The Prodigal’s brother demonstrates this reality by his words and actions.

Thanksgiving’s Empty Chair Luke 15: 25 - 32 INTRODUCE A woman was visiting some people who lived on a farm, and she noticed a pig limping in the backyard with a wooden leg. She asked the farmer, "What happened to the pig?" The farmer said, "Oh, Betsy is a wonderful pig. One night the house ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:25-32

Denomination: Holiness

The Soap Opera Of Emptiness Series

Contributed by Robert Dyson on Dec 5, 2002

based on 77 ratings

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This sermon is designed to challenge believers to confront the areas of emptiness in there lives.

Solutions To The Soap Opera of Emptiness John 2: 1-3 Series Introduction: Over the next two months we will be looking at the seven signs or miracles that are found in the gospel according to John the beloved. Pregnant within the womb of each of these signs is a message about our master. Each of ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-3, John 20:11-17

Denomination: Baptist

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