Sermons on He Emptied Himself:

Four Things God Cannot Do

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 15, 2002

The only limits to the power of Almighty God are those that He has placed on Himself. This sermon deals with four areas where He has defined the boundaries.

FOUR THINGS GOD CANNOT DO! "But Jesus looked at them and said: ’With men this is impossible, but with God all things are possible." Matthew 19:26. Does the sermon title and the scripture text contradict each other? No, for only God can limit or impose a restriction upon Himself. I. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:26

Denomination: Baptist

When God Plays Hide & Seek

Contributed by Steven Shubert on Dec 11, 2004

There are times in our relationship with GOD that it seems that He conceals Himself from us. What, if anything, is GOD doing when He plays "Hide & Seek" ?

When god plays Hide And Seek Job 23:8-10 8 Behold, I go forward, but he is not there; and backward, but I cannot perceive him: 9 On the left hand, where he doth work, but I cannot behold him: he hideth himself on the right hand, that I cannot see him: 10 But he knoweth the way that I take: when he ...read more

Scripture: Job 23:8-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Just When I Need Him Most Series

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 12, 2016

Paul is in prison, yet he has an Ambassador attitude, meaning that he sees himself as is a representative from a foreign land. Original written by Jerry Shirley.

Just When I Need Him Most Acts 23:10-11 Imagine, with me for a moment that you are sitting in your favorite chair, watching “wheel of Fortune” and suddenly you hear a loud crashing sound as the battering ram knocks your door off its hinges. In the midst of the confusion you hear voices ...read more

Scripture: Acts 23:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Truth

Contributed by Joseph Ondu on Apr 5, 2023

If a man is not truthful to God, he cannot be truth to himself. He will definitely struggle to be truthful to his neighbor. Truth is walking in the light; falsehood is groping into the darkness.

This people draweth nigh unto me with their mouth, and honoureth me with their lips but their hearts is far from me. But in vain they do worship me, teaching for doctrine the commandments of men (Matthew 15:8-9). What a serious indictment! In our key verse above, our LORD Jesus Christ was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:8-9, Psalm 15:2-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

If A Man Dies Shall He Live Again? (Easter)

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Apr 1, 2015

Many ask the ancient question that Job asked so long ago:"If a man dies, shall he live again?" That is one of the most important questions that we could ever ask, for life is our most precious possession.

It is Easter. The day that we celebrate the resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. A time when Alleluias fill the air: ....Beloved ... You know the response: Alleluia Christ is Risen..... The Lord is Risen in Deed Alleluia. We have hope through the resurrection. Yet ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9, 1 Corinthians 15:1-19

Denomination: Anglican

He Is Our Peace: A Sermon For The Second Sunday Of Advent

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 27, 2021

How do we wage peace?

He is Our Peace: A Sermon for the Second Sunday in Advent. Ephesians 2:14 We now come to the Second Sunday in Advent. The Christian theme for this Sunday is peace. It is a time in which we reflect on what peace is and how it relates to the Christian life. So let us examine what peace is in the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:14, Ephesians 3:11-13, Hebrews 7:1-2, Genesis 14:17-20, Psalm 110:4, Romans 5:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Revelation Of Betrayal Series

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Feb 12, 2002

How Jesus reveals different things about himself and us as he reveals who the traitor would be.

The Revelation of Betrayal John 13: “I am not referring to all of you; I know those I have chosen. But this is to fulfill the scripture: ‘He who shares my bread has lifted up his heel against me.’ 19 “I am telling you now before it happens, so that when it does happen you will believe that I am ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:22-30, John 13:22-26

Denomination: Lutheran

How To Get The Power Of God In Your Life

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Feb 2, 2004

God wants to show Himself strong on our behalf, but sometimes, because of our sin, He can not.

How To Get The Power of God On Your Life 2 Chronicles 14-16 Asa = King of Judah, the Southern Kingdom…. 2 tribes. “Good King Asa” name = Healer His country was healed… spiritually- lasted 150 years longer than Israel The motto of his life is found in 14:2 “Asa did what was good and right in ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Abraham's Separation

Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Feb 16, 2004

Abraham was called upon to make a great decision in separating himself from all and everything he counted dear.

ABRAHAM’S SEPARATION Genesis 12:1-3 Genesis 12:1-3. (KJV) 1Now the LORD had said unto Abram, Get thee out of thy country, and from thy kindred, and from thy father’s house, unto a land that I will show thee: 2And I will make of thee a great nation, and I will bless thee, and make thy name great; ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Wisdom And Reality Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 8, 2003

A wise man takes life in stride because he has a realistic perspective about people, society, and himself.

Wisdom and Reality (Eccl. 8:1--9:3) 1. Wisdom has always been a valuable quality: Ivy Lee, a management consultant, was called in by Charles Schwab, chairman of Bethlehem Steel Company, to give him advice on how to better manage his time. After observing Schwab for several hours, Lee gave this ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Resurrection Proof

Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on Mar 2, 2007

In our text everyone thought that Jesus was talking about Herod’s Temple but He was talking about Himself

Resurrection Proof by Gerald Van Horn Text. John 2:19 “Jesus answered and said unto them, Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up.” In our text everyone thought that Jesus was talking about the Herod’s temple. But the Scripture goes on to say that he was talking about ...read more

Scripture: John 2:19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Reflection On The 7 Last Words Of Jesus

Contributed by Troy Borst on Apr 11, 2006

Each time He spoke, Jesus was telling us something significant about Himself and what was going on at the Cross.

Reflection on the 7 last words of Jesus Jesus Christ is able to speak 7 different times while on the Cross and we have those words recorded in the Gospels. Each time He spoke, Jesus was telling us something significant about Himself and what was going on at the Cross. Jesus speaks and says ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34-46

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Exist For Others

Contributed by Don Schultz on Jan 3, 2013

Joseph understood that he existed not for himself, but for others. We would do well to understand and live that truth as well.

Genesis 45 I EXIST FOR OTHERS Friday 3 Joseph said to his brothers, “I am Joseph! Is my father still living?” But his brothers were not able to answer him, because they were terrified at his presence. 4 Then Joseph said to his brothers, “Come close to me.” When they had ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:3-15

Denomination: Lutheran

God Wants You "In The Know"

Contributed by Sharon Stonestreet on Mar 2, 2009

God is not trying to keep things from us rather He wants to reveal Himself and His ways to us.

MATT.16:13-19 Can you imagine what it was to be one of the disciples and be around Jesus in the flesh? They got to see so many incredible things. Every day was an adventure. You know it’s the same for us. I am amazed at how exciting it is to be a Christian. But even for them they probably had days ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Experiencing God

Contributed by Terry Barnhill on Oct 24, 2009

When Job had fully experienced God, he came to understand more about God, life, and himself.

Most preachers will tell you that the Book of Job can be tough to preach from. The story line itself isn’t exactly a feel-good experience, but you have to admit, it does make you think. Job discovered a new understanding of God’s purpose, and his suffering gave him a new perspective of himself as ...read more

Scripture: Job 42:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed