Sermons on Running On Empty:

The Heart Beat Of God Series

Contributed by Marty Baker on May 9, 2002

The message focuses on the story of the prodigal son.

The Heart Beat of God Dr. Marty Baker / February 24, 2002 / Luke 15:11-24 Over the last four weeks, we have been in a series called "Love Stories". We have examined "The Best of R + B", the story of Ruth and Boaz; we’ve glanced at Solomon’s passion; and marveled at Hosea’s love for his wife ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Church Of God

On The Road To Emmaus

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Apr 14, 2006

This is an Easter message using the Text from Luke 24 about Jesus’ encounter with the two disciples "On the Road to Emmaus."

On the Road to Emmaus --Luke 24:13-35 I relate well to the story of “The Walk to Emmaus.” On Saturday, May 9, 1992, I ran the 12 K or 7.46 mile Arts Fest Run from Henderson, Kentucky, to downtown Evansville, Indiana, in a time of 56:56.38. That’s a pace of 7:37.96 per mile and was my personal ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Methodist

Resurrection Reluctance

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 16, 2006

Easter should be a happy day, but for those who first experienced the risen Lord it was anything but joyful. This speaks to how you might experience Jesus at first too.

What’s the first thing that comes to your mind when I say the word "Easter"? Outside of a Christian group you’d probably say "The Easter Bunny," or "Easter eggs." Fluffy white bunnies and eggs have become so much a part of secular Easter that it wouldn’t surprise me if little kids thought that the ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Only A Righteous Man Is Remembered Forever

Contributed by Edwin Amundson on May 23, 2003

Curious Memorial Day Sermon that examines the legacy of every believer.

“ONLY A RIGHTEOUS MAN IS REMEMBERED FOREVER,” PSALM 112:1-10 JOKE--- Two elderly women were eating at a restaurant one morning. Ethel noticed something funny about Mable’s ear and she said, "Mable, did you know you’ve got a suppository in your left ear?" Mable answered, "I have? A suppository?" ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 112:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Triumph Of The Cross Series

Contributed by Todd Leupold on May 27, 2007

The Cross of Christ is unimaginably tragic. Yet, it is also amazingly triumphant! There is pain, but out of that pain will emerge new joy. There is despair, but out of that despair will arise eternal hope!

THE CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CROSS THE TRIUMPH OF THE CROSS! Easter Sunday, April 8, 2007 INTRODUCTION: In the past several weeks, we have explored together the significance of the Preparation For The Cross, The Cost of The Cross: Obedience, last Sunday Pastor Mark so well spoke on The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:39-46

Denomination: Baptist

How Prepared Are We, Really?

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Oct 24, 2020

In the parable of the 10 virgins, the whole point is being ready - truly ready - for coming face to face with Jesus - either when He returns or when we go to Him. This message, which relies heavily on William Barclay for context and content in the first part, explores this theme.

How Prepared Are We For Jesus? If we look at this parable with western eyes, it may seem an unnatural and a "made-up" story. But it actually telt tells a story that could have happened at any time in a Palestinian village and which could still happen today. A wedding was a great ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Where Is Meaning? Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jan 26, 2023

Today many are re-evaluating the lifestyle of seeking pleasure. The rich and famous are coming to the same conclusion of another rich and famous person Solomon, “meaningless”.

People try all avenues to bring meaning and purpose to their life. I said to myself, “Come now, I will test you with pleasure to find out what is good.” But that also proved to be meaningless. (Ecclesiastes 2:1) You name any field, professional sports, business, politics and if you do just a ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Buried Talents? Doing Nothing?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 1, 2025

This will be an unpopular sermon? This is a much needed sermon. It is said 20% of people do 80% of the work. The harvest is plentious. The laborers are few. Could idleness be a sin? Zero times a 1,000 is zero. Let us be busy about our Father's business.

DO NOTHING? BURIED TALENTS? IDLENESS? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Colossians 3:23 And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; Colossians 3:23 (NLT2) Work willingly at whatever you do, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:23, Psalm 27:14, Ezekiel 16:49

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sermon – Hope In The Day Of Adversity (Responding To Loss)

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jun 19, 2024

God calls us to reflection in times like these. Consider Ecclesiastes 7:14, “In the day of prosperity be joyful, and in the day of adversity consider: God has made the one as well as the other, so that man may not find out anything that will be after him.”

Sermon – Hope in The Day of Adversity Introduction - The coronavirus, civil unrest and violence, looming national and personal debt, strained family relationships, and corruption within political parties have provoked a rising tide of fear and an increasing sense of vulnerability in the peoples of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-11, Ecclesiastes 7:14, Matthew 11:28-29, Proverbs 28:13, Acts 16:31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Stopping At The Mouth Of A Miracle

Contributed by Larry Goodwin on Feb 6, 2001

Don’t allow cicumstances to keep you at arm’s length from you miracle

There are a few points about our text that I would like to mention, while we are on our way to the message. #1, the Bible says that Mary visited the tomb early, when it was still dark. Matthew 28:1 actually says it was, "the end of the sabbath...," somewhere between 3 and 6 a.m. And whether you ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

#3. Exercising Moral Purity Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on May 24, 2004

What’s a “near” autopsy? Well – it’s opening up the body before it stops breathing. This near-autopsy is on our culture in America…the way we live in the good ol’ USA. I want to look inside the body before it becomes a corpse.

THE PASTOR’S POINTS Bible Teaching Ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC a fellowship of faith, family and friendships ---------------------------------------------- May 23, 2004 ---------------------------------------------- A Mom shared about how …one night our family was doing ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:14

Denomination: United Methodist

Live An Unexamined Life Series

Contributed by Rob Short on Mar 18, 2001

Th unexamined life is not worth living. Socrates said it but does that mean the examined life is worth living.

The Seven Habits of Highly Ineffective Christians (4) Live the UneXamined Life Cardiff Heights Baptist Church 23 January 2000 As we come to the fourth habit of the highly ineffective Christian, I am sure it hasn’t escaped your attention that each of the habits has featured a shape. Habit 1 was to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Love Letters

Contributed by Aaron Kilbourn on Feb 9, 2006

Most of us have given or gotten love letters or notes. But if you were told that there are thousands and thousands of love letters written to you, would you want to open them up? Would you want to know who they were from? This sermon tries to take each

Love Letters Genesis 1:1 - Revelation 22:21 I love my little girl. She is cute. She is sharp. She is loving. She reminds me of my wife in many ways. Now believe me, I know she will one day turn into a teenager. And I hope that all the teenage boys will stay far, far away from her. But I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:160

Denomination: Baptist

Seized By Terror And Amazement Series

Contributed by Donna Muise on Apr 18, 2007

Seeing what God has done can transform your life just like the women who went to the tomb that first Easter morning.

SEIZED BY TERROR AND AMAZEMENT Mark 16:1-8 So they went out and fled from the tomb, for terror and amazement had seized them; and they said nothing to anyone for they were afraid. Anybody with any sense would flee from such a sight as the empty tomb. Occupied graves are foreboding enough, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Congregational

The Best Is Yet To Come

Contributed by Frederic Whittier on Oct 31, 2006

This sermon looks at Jesus’ first miracle to show us that better things lie ahead of those who believe in Jesus.

The Best Is Yet To Come John 2:1-11 Life can throw some interesting curve balls our way, can’t it? I truly believe there is not one person here who has never had a “Oh my land, I just want to die!” moment. They can come at us at any time, even when we least expect it. This past Monday, ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Nazarene