Sermons on Emptying Himself:

24-12-1 Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Mar 22, 2004

First message in a series leading up to Easter to compliment the Passion movie - This message focuses on the unique purpose of the washing of the disciple’s feet.

The Passion – 12 - 24 - 1 March 7, 2003 John 13:1-38 Sunday AM Context: Jesus has entered Jerusalem for the last time on the back of a donkey to the cheers and praise of the people – in the midst of the week he sends Peter and John (Luke 22) to make preparations for the Passover ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-38

Denomination: Baptist

Breakable

Contributed by Matthew Hylton on Jun 14, 2010

Jesus became breakable to heal our brokness.

BREAKABLE “Easter April 4, 2010” TEXT: John 1:14 INTRO: There is a big, big difference between Christianity and religion. Religion is man’s way of trying to reach up to God. Christianity is not us trying to reach God but God coming down to humanity. Actually what other world ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Gospel According To Thorns

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jul 22, 2025

The profound meaning we find in looking at thorns is that the crown of thorns that was thrust upon Jesus’ head was a deliberate symbol of Him taking on our sin. Innocent Jesus Christ took on our sin onto Himself and paid for it. It’s all right there in the thorns.

THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO THORNS VARIOUS PASSAGES #thorns INTRODUCTION Every week when I mow my yard I come around a particular large bush that was planted around my propane tank I just get shredded on whatever arm and leg that happens to be on the inside as I try to mow around it. The bush has ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:14-19, Micah 7:2-4, Matthew 13:1-9, John 19:1-6, Numbers 33:50-56  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus "i Am The Resurrection And The Life" Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 20, 2021

The "I Am" proclamation of Jesus in John's Gospel revealed that Jesus is the Messiah and the same God who spoke to Moses. Jesus said He was the “Resurrection and the Life” then He proved it by raising Lazarus from the dead and by His rising from the dead himself.

Series: “Jesus the I Am of Renewal” Sermon: "Jesus ‘I Am the Resurrection and the Life’ " Thesis: The "I Am" proclamation of Jesus in John's Gospel revealed that Jesus is the Messiah and the same God who spoke to Moses. Jesus said He was the “Resurrection and the Life” ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-25, Revelation 1:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Free To Fail Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jul 4, 2007

#2 of a 6 part summer series from the Book of Philippians on how we are free in Christ

FREE TO FAIL Freedom Series #2 PHILIPPIANS 2:5-13 INTRODUCTION: Some of you are reading your sermon notes with transitional lenses or Bi-focals. Inventor? Benjamin Franklin, age 79. The computer, copy machine as the presses that printed our bulletin were powered by electricity. One of the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-13

Denomination: Christian Church

Cultivating The Weedpatch

Contributed by Gary Roth on Jul 16, 2002

God’s concern is not so much to "separate the wheat from the chaff," but to preserve the "wheat" so that none of it may be lost.

"Cultivating the Weedpatch" Matthew 13: 24-30, 36-43 Once upon a time there was a farmer who owned forty acres of good bottom land, and was known for the quality and quantity of the crops he raised on that land. One spring - just like every other spring - he plowed and furrowed and sowed in a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43

Denomination: Lutheran

Supply Godliness Series

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Sep 7, 2010

Hebrews 10:36 teaches that obedience is a key to obtaining God’s promise: “You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what He has promised.”

Supply Godliness Be Certain of God’s Promises, Part 7 090609 PM Text--2 Peter 1:1-11 Introduction This lesson continues a series focused on the promises of God and our part in receiving what has been promised. According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary a promise is a legally binding ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Healthy Independence-7

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 8, 2020

7 of ? The prophet Jeremiah contrasted two major aspects of Independence—Independence from God versus independence from the world. Dependence upon YHWH brings independence from worldly influence. How can I be independent of worldly influence? A Healthy Independence Engages...

HEALTHY INDEPENDENCE-VII—Jeremiah 17:1-14 Attention: A gastroenterologist goes to return some books he borrowed from the library... After checking the doctor’s books in, the librarian snidely quips... "Sir your books are always returned with the last page missing in every single ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:9, Jeremiah 17:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Three Revelations From The Lord To Us For This Season

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Feb 28, 2005

This sermon teaches us 3 truths namely 1.GOD HAS GOOD PLANS FOR US 2. WE MUST PRAY FOR HIS PLANS TO BE FULFILLED 3. WE MUST SEEK GOD HIMSELF AND NOT JUST HIS BLESSINGS

THREE REVELATIONS FROM THE LORD TO US FOR THIS SEASON ********************************************************* "For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. Then shall ye call upon me, and ye shall go and pray ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Alive In Christ

Contributed by Eric Olson on Nov 18, 2002

In this sermon we will examine how Christ has saved us from death in sin, to life in Himself, discuss contemporary ways in which sin and Christ likeness are manifested, and we will thank God for His gift of spiritual life.

Alive in Christ Description: In this sermon we will examine how Christ has saved us from death in sin, to life in Himself, discuss contemporary ways in which sin and Christ likeness are manifested, and we will thank God for His gift of spiritual life can. Scripture Studied: Eph. 2:1-5 Key ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:16, Ephesians 2:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Return Before Jesus Returns

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jul 12, 2006

I am so glad that the Bible teaches the return of Jesus coming back to this earth one of these days. Not only was His return told by the prophets of old but Jesus Himself said that He would return to this earth one day.

Return before Jesus returns Malachi 3:1-15 06/25/06 I am so glad that the Bible teaches the return of Jesus coming back to this earth one of these days. Not only was His return told by the prophets of old but Jesus Himself said that He would return to this earth one day. So the return of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

That Other Man Series

Contributed by Douglas Dudley on Sep 22, 2005

GOD HAD A PLAN TO RECONCILE MAN BACK TO HIMSELF. HOW DID ALL THIS HAPPEN THROUGH THE BIBLE? HOW DID WE SEE THE PLAN FROM BEGINNING TO END? WHY DOES IT END WITH HELPING "THAT OTHER MAN?"

THAT OTHER MAN INTRODUCTION. Read Poem- “THAT OTHER MAN” By Aubrey Morman It was a blessed event the day Christ was born There came hope for the hopeless, the lost and the forlorn. But it was so sad that He had to die, The soldiers would gamble, only a few would cry. As He hung on the cross He ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

True Reconciliation Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 28, 2006

We’re on a mission from God. The motivation for our mission is the fear of the Lord and the love of Christ. The message of our mission is that God was in Christ reconciling the world to himself. The magnificence of our mission is that God has made us his

Have you ever been in a conversation with someone about something really important and you’ve been interrupted? Perhaps the phone has rung, or someone has come into the room with something that just can’t wait and the conversation is stopped dead in its tracks. What do you do? Well if it’s me, I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:11-21

Denomination: Anglican

Jacob's Night In The Hardrock Motel

Contributed by Charles Holt on Aug 19, 2001

When Jacob finds himself alone with his pillow a stone he has an encounter with the Lord. We talk about being "between a rock and a hard place" and how we can triumph even when things are tough.

Charles W. Holt email: cholt@gt.rr.com JACOB’S NIGHT IN THE "HARDROCK MOTEL" Genesis 28 Just this week I have had two separate individuals on two separate occasions tell me, when speaking of their trying circumstances and having to make tough decisions, "I feel so alone, I feel I have no one to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:10-16, Genesis 28:10-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Blood Of The Covenant

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Aug 31, 2001

the Blood of sacrifice is the constant Testimony of God’s grace. As fallen man was clothed with skins of animals sacrificed by God Himself for such provision (Gen 3:21), so the blood of the Lamb was shed to clothe in the righteousness of God every member

THE BLOOD OF THE COVENANT From the Garden of Eden to the Garden in Heaven’s Paradise, the Blood of sacrifice is the constant Testimony of God’s grace. As fallen man was clothed with skins of animals sacrificed by God Himself for such provision (Gen 3:21), so the blood of the Lamb was shed to ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal