Sermons on Emptying Oneself:

Love, Obedience, And The Peace Beyond Understanding

Contributed by Mark Zorn on May 24, 2025

Jesus’ call to love and obedience, coupled with His promise of the Holy Spirit and peace, is a divine blueprint for a life of purpose, fulfillment, and harmony.

Good Afternoon. Today, as we meditate on Jesus’ words in John 14:23-29, I want to center our reflection on one core truth: love is what makes the world go round. Jesus’ call to love and obedience, coupled with His promise of the Holy Spirit and peace, is a divine blueprint for a life of purpose, ...read more

Scripture: John 14:23-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Integrity PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

This sermon aims to explore and understand the power of integrity, the responsibility of unity, and the blessing of doing right.

Good morning, church family. I am thrilled to see you all gathered here today, eager and open to receive God's word. Today, we're going to delve into the heart of Galatians, specifically Galatians 6:1-5, where we will explore The Power of Integrity, The Responsibility of Unity, and The Blessing of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-5

Topics: Do The Right Thing

The Transformative Power Of Hospitality PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 24, 2023

Emphasize the importance and transformative power of hospitality in our Christian walk, as it blesses both the giver and receiver and brings people closer to God.

Ladies and gentlemen, brothers and sisters, today we gather to explore the message and implications found within Matthew 10. As we delve into the themes of The Blessing of Offering Hospitality, The Impact of Receiving Hospitality, and The Power of Hospitality to Transform Lives, let us remember the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:40-42

Topics: Hospitality

The Lost Coin PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 24, 2023

Emphasize the immense value of every individual in God's eyes and the importance of seeking the lost and rejoicing in their return to Him.

Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to delve into a passage from Luke 15, where Jesus shares the Parable of the Lost Coin. This passage highlights three important themes: The Joy of Finding the Lost, The Value of the Lost, and The Celebration of the Lost. C.S. Lewis once said, "There ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:8-10

Topics: Celebrating, Lost

Feed The Children PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 24, 2023

The main point of this sermon is to remind us of God's heart for children and our responsibility as followers of Christ to care for their physical and spiritual needs.

Good morning, church family! Today, we're diving into a powerful passage from the book of Lamentations that speaks to God's heart for children, the need to feed them, and our response as followers of Christ. I recently came across a quote from Christian author and speaker, Christine Caine, that ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 2:11-19

Topics: Feed, Children

The Great Banquet PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 2, 2023

To encourage us to extend God's love to those in need, understanding the cost and joy of discipleship.

Good morning, family. We're gonna be diving into Luke 14:13-26 today, where Jesus tells us about the Great Banquet, and the cost and compulsion of reaching out to the needy. This scripture is a call to action, a reminder that our faith should drive us to extend God's love to those who are hurting ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:13-26

Topics: Reaching, Needy

All Or Nothing PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 17, 2023

Explore the essence of Christianity through understanding the greatest commandment, the cost of discipleship, and the reward of commitment, emphasizing that true faith requires obedience and living out our beliefs daily.

Good morning, family! Today we’re exploring The Greatest Commandment, The Cost of Discipleship, and The Reward of Commitment. The words of A.W. Tozer ring true when he says, "True faith commits us to obedience." It's not just about saying we believe, it's about living it out, every single day. Now ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:29-30

Topics: All In, Fully Committed

In Your Presence PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 26, 2023

This sermon explores Psalm 16, emphasizing the importance of knowing God, trusting in His wisdom, and living a life that glorifies Him.

Good morning, dear friends. It is truly a blessing to gather together in this sacred space, united in our faith and our shared desire to grow closer to our Creator. Today, we turn our hearts and minds to the wisdom of Psalm 16. In the words of the great Christian theologian J.I. Packer, "Once you ...read more

Topics: Godly Posture

Wisdom PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 16, 2024

This sermon encourages us to seek God's wisdom as a divine compass, guiding us towards a life of righteousness, peace, and joy.

Good morning. Isn't it a blessing to be gathered here once more, in the house of the Lord, to seek His wisdom and guidance? Today, we are here to understand the immense worth of wisdom, heed its warning, and follow its way. The book of Proverbs, chapter 6, verses 1 through 19, will be our guide ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:1-19

Topics: Wisdom

Grow Up PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 18, 2024

This sermon encourages embracing humility, focusing on Christ for spiritual nourishment, and striving for continual growth in faith, guided by God's grace.

Good morning, beloved brothers and sisters in Christ. It's a joy to be standing here with you today, basking under the light of God's grace, and sharing a word that He has laid on my heart. We gather here not by chance but by divine appointment, each one of us drawn together by the golden thread of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-3

Topics: Spiritual Diet

You Are In Good Hands PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 19, 2024

Emphasizes the importance of surrendering to God's will, trusting in His deliverance, and committing our spirits into His hands for true peace and life.

Good morning, cherished members of our congregation, and welcome to another Sunday of shared worship. I am overjoyed to see your faces, to feel the shared spirit of our community. Today, we gather in the embrace of the Lord, in the warmth of His love, to draw strength, inspiration, and wisdom from ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:46

Topics: Security

Suit Up PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 19, 2024

This sermon explores the spiritual armor in Ephesians 6:17, focusing on understanding and applying the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit.

Welcome, beloved, to this sacred gathering where we stand together on the common ground of faith. We are here, not by chance, but by divine appointment, united under the banner of Christ's love, to delve into the transformative power of God's Word. Today, we find ourselves in the book of Ephesians, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:17

Topics: Helmet Of Salvation, Sword Of The Spirit

Profitable Faith

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 30, 2010

James divided/isolated/separated salvific faith from conceptual faith on the basis of works. But What distinguishes the two? Faith that profits enables...

PROFITABLE FAITH—James 2:14-26 Attention: Pre- TV ‘Horders’ era—The house on Old Kibbee Rd./packed to the ceiling with boxes—year after year same situation. Hoarders—So many things which are “profitable” to them that they miss the goodness of life & ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Promise Of Easter

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Apr 6, 2007

The promise given to the disciples so many years ago is available to you this morning, too. And that is the Good News of all eternity. (audio at www.sermonlist.com/2007.html)

MATTHEW 28:1-10 [Read passage] All around the world this morning, Christians are proclaiming one message, and that message is; “HE HAS RISEN!” We have been raised in our world to believe that if something sounds too good to be true, then it probably is. Most of us have been taken in by “empty ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10, John 19:28

Denomination: *other

Empowered Lives Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 9, 2007

The resurrection of Jesus Christ is the greatest watershed event in human history. Our world will never be the same, and living in the reality of the resurrection our lives will never be the same either.

John 20:1-8 “Great Expectations” INTRODUCTION What do you do with an empty tomb? John is very brief in his description of the events of Easter morning. Mary Magdalene went to the tomb and found it empty. She ran to Peter and the beloved disciple to tell them that someone had stolen Jesus’ ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran