Sermons on Emptying Oneself:

Empty Or Full?

Contributed by Andrew Corbett on Mar 11, 2016

The believer's relationship to their local church depends upon whether they see their church service as the place where they arrive empty and expect to leave full, or arrive full and expect to leave empty.

Empty Or Full? The Believer’s Relationship To Church by Dr. Andrew Corbett There are some places where it is good to turn up empty and leave full. If you’re a customer, this includes the supermarket, the gas station, or a restaurant. There are other places where it is good to turn up ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:10-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Running On Empty

Contributed by Felicia Clayborne on Oct 4, 2015

Recognize that you are on empty.

Title: Running On Empty Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:10 KJV: Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong. Introduction: Have you ever drove your car when it was on empty? Have you ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Empty Tomb

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 27, 2016

Easter message on the resurrection of Christ

The Empty Tomb Luke 24:21-34 Introduction- Last week we looked at Palm Sunday and Jesus coming into Jerusalem to finish what He had started. It was His triumphant entry into Jerusalem where we saw a crowd of people hailing Him one minute and cursing Him the next. Maundy Thursday- Last supper ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Nazarene

The Empty Tomb

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 23, 2025

Easter, Resurrection Day for all believers

The Empty Tomb Selected verses Good morning everyone- Happy Resurrection Sunday -Easter- The empty tomb! Prayer- Apostle Paul says: “For what I have received, I pass unto you as of first importance: that Christ died for sins according to the Scriptures, that he was buried, that he was raised on ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

The Can Is Empty

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 18, 2025

Humanity was created full, fractured by sin, yet through Christ the Living Water, God refills us to reflect His image again.

Introduction – Just Add Water I bought a can of dehydrated water the other day. The label said, “Just add water.” I stared at it for a while and thought, Now there’s an honest product — empty but hopeful. A can of dehydrated water — an empty container promising to be full if you supply the one ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-27, Genesis 3:1-10, Ephesians 4:23-24, John 7:37-38, 2 Corinthians 5:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Are You On Empty?

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 30, 2025

Faith begins where human supply ends as God fills our emptiness with overflowing grace that turns survival into a testimony of life.

Faith doesn’t always start with a shout. Sometimes it starts with an empty jar and a tired soul who whispers, “God, I don’t have much left.” That whisper was enough for one widow long ago—and it might be enough for you. There are moments when life drains us. You wake up one day and realize that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7, Mark 9:24, Luke 5:4-6, Ephesians 3:20, John 2:7-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Empty Tomb Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

The empty tomb is a sign of hope for believers, reminding us that Jesus has risen and fulfilled His promise.

Today, we're gonna talk about the empty tomb of Jesus. It's that moment when Jesus rose from the dead and changed everything for us. So, let's dive in and see what this means for our lives today. First, let's read Luke 24:1-12. This is the story of when Jesus' friends went to visit his tomb, but ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12, 1 Corinthians 15:14

Topics: Resurrection, Eternal Life, Empty Tomb, Easter Story

The Empty Tomb PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 22, 2024

This sermon encourages believers to break barriers, bear burdens, and breach boundaries to truly know and serve God, inspired by the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Welcome, dear friends, to this blessed gathering. I am delighted to see each and every one of you here today, united in faith and fellowship. There is a sense of anticipation in the air, a shared eagerness to open our hearts to the Word of God. As we gather here today, we are reminded of the words ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Topics: Easter Eggs

The Empty Tomb Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon introduction focuses on the significance of the empty tomb as a symbol of Jesus' resurrection, providing hope and gratitude to believers.

Welcome church and happy resurrection Sunday! Today, as much as any other day in the Christian calendar, we have so much to be grateful for. Today is a day we look back and remember, but it’s also a day we are reminded of the hope we presently have in Jesus as we look to an uncertain future. Pastor ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12, 1 Corinthians 15:14

Topics: Empty Tomb, Resurrection Hope, Easter Morning

Sermon Series: Sunday's Coming

The Empty Tomb Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon celebrates Resurrection Sunday, expressing gratitude for Jesus' resurrection, symbolized by the empty tomb, and the hope it brings to believers.

Welcome church and happy resurrection Sunday! Today, as much as any other day in the Christian calendar, we have so much to be grateful for. Today is a day we look back and remember, but it’s also a day we are reminded of the hope we presently have in Jesus as we look to an uncertain future. Pastor ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12, 1 Corinthians 15:14

Topics: Resurrection Sunday, Empty Tomb, Hope In Christ

Sermon Series: Sunday's Coming

Empty Cross, Empty Tomb ... Full Heart Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on May 14, 2019

Mary Magdalene was an empty cup and an empty cross and empty tomb filled her up. And if you are an empty cup this morning, let me tell you how an empty cross and an empty tomb can fill you up.

Have you ever tried to help someone who doesn’t want to be helped? Pretty frustrating, amen? Just ask Jesus. It’s hard to help someone who doesn’t want help … difficult to heal someone who doesn’t think they’re sick … impossible to fill a cup that’s already full ... impossible to teach a mind ...read more

Scripture: John 20:11-18, John 3:16

Denomination: United Methodist

Looking For A Blessing On Empty

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Feb 6, 2014

The creeping of depression can prevail when you embrace the iniquity of your past and reality of a faint spirit are no longer as strong as they once were.

Looking for a Blessing on Empty Psalms 31:9 Have mercy upon me, O LORD, for I am in trouble: mine eye is consumed with grief, yea, my soul and my belly. 31:10 For my life is spent with grief, and my years with sighing: my strength faileth because of mine iniquity, and my bones are consumed. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 31:8-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are You Empty Enough?

Contributed by Todd Hudnall on Jan 29, 2002

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 Steven Kellett on Mar 8, 2002

Three promises of Easter: Empty Cross - the forgiveness of sins, Empty Tomb - eternal life, Empty Burial Clothes - personal relationship with Jesus.

Tomb, You shall not hold Him longer, Death is strong, but life is stronger Stronger than the dark, the light; Stronger than the wrong, the right; Faith and hope triumphant say; Christ will rise on Easter Day. While the patient earth lies waiting Till the morning shall be breaking Shuddering ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12, Luke 23:1-56, John 3:16, Luke 4:21-30

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

From Empty To Eagle

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 11, 2004

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