Sermons on Emptying:

The Impact Of The Empty Tomb

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Apr 18, 2006

Discover the impact the resurrection of Jesus can have on your life.

A Sunday School teacher had just finished telling her third graders about how Jesus was crucified and placed in a tomb with a great stone sealing the opening. Then, wanting to share the excitement of the resurrection, she asked: "And what do you think were Jesus’ first words when He came bursting ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-29

Denomination: Baptist

The Message Of The Empty Tomb Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 1, 2010

The women who followed Jesus discovered that the tomb was empty. Peter and the beloved disciples confirmed their discovery. For the rest of their lives, these people discovered how the empty tomb opened up God's kingdom to them.

John 20:1-18 “The Message of the Empty Tomb” INTRODUCTION Occasionally a Good Friday situation slips into our lives. These are situations that appear to be hopeless and beyond God’s power—times when we wonder if there will ever be life after death. For some Good ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Easter - Emptiness And Fullness! Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Mar 19, 2008

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

Are You Full Or Empty?

Contributed by Ricardo Rodriguez on Jul 15, 2009

Luke 24:1-12 We don’t normally associate positive feelings with emptiness or the fact of being empty. The truth is we usually feel satisfied and without worries when we are full. When our gas tank is full, when our stomachs are full, when our wallets a

“Are you Full or Empty?” 4/8/2007 - Marsing, ID 5/21/2009 - Nampa, ID Ricardo Rodriguez pastor_rr@yahoo.com Luke 24:1-12 We don’t normally associate positive feelings with emptiness or the fact of being empty. The truth is we usually feel satisfied and without worries when we are full. When our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Apostolic

Empty Your Bucket

Contributed by Paul Duke on Feb 27, 2007

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 Discovery Of The Empty Tomb Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 22, 2020

Easter message. He is Risen. He is risen indeed.

The discovery of the empty tomb Luke 24:1-12 Introduction- Good morning everyone, it is great to be with you and I am praying that the time we have together will be a blessing. I am thankful that you have invited me into your home, office, quiet place as we look to God’s word together. It is the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Nazarene

The Empty Promises Of Idolatry Series

Contributed by Matt Black on Oct 22, 2019

We were created to have pleasure in God, but we seek pleasure in a thousand other places. As we consider Gomer (Hosea's wife) in the book of Hosea who was an adulterer, let’s consider how God can deliver all of us out of our idols and the things that take the place of God in our lives.

What is idolatry? Webster’s Dictionary defines it as: 1. The worship of idols, images, or anything made by hands, or which is not God. And 2. an immoderate attachment or devotion to something in the place of God. D. L. Moody put it this way: “Whatever you love more than God is your idol. Rich and ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The "Empty" Hope Of Easter Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Apr 4, 2013

Jesus raised on the 3rd day and brought us at least 3 'empty' hopes...

Sermon Brief Date Written: March 28, 2013 Date Preached: March 31, 2013 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Easter Sunday Sermon Sermon Title: The Empty Hope of Easter Sermon Text: Luke 23:50-24:49 [ESV] Introduction: Last week I shared with you that Jesus Loves You! ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Witness Of The Empty Tomb

Contributed by John Hamby on Apr 25, 2011

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

He Emptied Himself

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Apr 9, 2012

What does it mean, and what does it not mean, when it says in scripture that Jesus "emptied Himself?"

He Emptied Himself TCF Sermon December 11, 2011 This morning, I’m going to ask you to think – this won’t be a Christmas message where we remember the Christmas story, per se. So, to warm up your thinker, we’re going to have a little quiz: Name That Christmas Carol – ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Empty The Pot For The Overflow

Contributed by Prophetess Jodi Lynn on Sep 24, 2011

This message is to remind us that Jesus knows right where we are and all he asks is for a little drink of water to in return give us the overflow. To drop the waterpot which represents all we were to become what he wants us to be.

EMPTY THE POT FOR THE OVERFLOW!!!! JOHN 4 JESUS KNOWS RIGHT WHERE YOU ARE AT. HE KNOWS WHERE YOU ARE GOING AND HE KNOWS WHERE YOU WILL END. HIS HAND IS NOT SHORT NOR HIS EAR DEAF. HE SEES US AND IS READY TO WORK A MIRACLE FOR US. HE SEES EVERY VALLEY AND EVERY STORM YOU ARE GOING THROUGH. ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-29

Denomination: Pentecostal

Empty Vessels - Revisited Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jul 31, 2015

A message about how we must be empty of things before God can fill us up.

Note: There are a variety of notes in here from study and research. Some are from Charles Brewington's message on the same topic. Also one other author that I could not find in my notes. Title: Empty Vessels Theme: Showing the importance of being empty for the Lord Text: 2 Kings ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7

Denomination: Church Of God

"An Empty Grave'

Contributed by David Henderson on Aug 24, 2015

This messages is designed to help kids understand the resurrection.

An empty egg shell Scriptures: We have taught in recent weeks about the fact that Jesus was crucified on a cross for our sins. Some of you have begun to understand that. And what it means for us. It is how we are saved. He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:6

Denomination: Baptist

The Testimony Of An Empty Tomb

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Mar 28, 2016

There is a tomb in a distant land with silent walls as well. If that tomb could speak to us what would it say? What would it tell us of the terrible – tragic – thrillingly triumphant events that transpired there some two thousand years ago?

TITLE: THE TESTIMONY OF AN EMPTY TOMB SCRIPTURE: ST. LUKE 24:1-12 Have you ever stood and just looked at an old empty house in a 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 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Long Empty Prayers Series

Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Oct 28, 2016

Among the religious there is often a tendency toward long prayers, particularly in public. Too often people measure prayer by its fluency and length, thinking that length means devotion.

Introduction A. Brother Dave Said that some people believe that prayer ain’t nowhere and meditation is a stroke. But, beloved, prayer is asking for it and meditation is waiting. 1. Turn to Ecclesiastes 5:2 B. Among the religious there is often a tendency toward long prayers, particularly ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:7-8

Denomination: Baptist