Sermons about Running On Empty

The Wine Maker

Contributed by Chris Beam on Feb 16, 2015

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Don't seek miracles. Follow Jesus. And if you follow Him long enough and far enough, you'll find yourself in the middle of some miracles! The God who turned water into wine, can turn sadness to joy, fear to faith, and death to life.

The Wine Maker Series: The Grave Robber John 2:1-11  Everybody has days that will define the rest of their lives. Days that will leave us different than we were the day before. Choosing which college to attend or what to major in, getting married, having kids, the death of a loved one, ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

God's Overflowing Power Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Mar 23, 2011

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You and I have been filled with the power of God through the Holy Spirit. But God does not just want to do a work IN you. God wants to flip the switch so that His power will flow THROUGH you, and that collectively as the church—God’s family we might be pr

LIVING IN CHRIST – God’s Overflowing Power  Ephesians 3:14-21 NIV 14 For this reason I kneel before the Father, 15 from whom his whole family in heaven and on earth derives its name. 16 I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus Sightings

Contributed by Monty Newton on Apr 23, 2011

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Sometimes the leastlikely are most likely to catch a glimpse of the risen Christ.

Title: Jesus Sightings Text: Matthew 28:1-10 (11-15) Thesis: Sometimes the least likely are most likely to catch a glimpse of the risen Christ. Introduction On a flight to Florida, an educational psychologist was preparing her notes for a presentation to a parent-education seminar in Miami. An ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Calms Our Fears And Reconnects Us

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Apr 16, 2021

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In today’s text, we know that ten of Jesus’s twelve of disciples were staying behind closed doors in the Upper Room because of fear. This sermon seeks to address how Jesus ministers to us and how we are called to witness to others.

JESUS CALMS OUR FEARS AND RECONNECTS US Text: Luke 24:36-49 Luke 24:36-49 While they were talking about this, Jesus himself stood among them and said to them, "Peace be with you." (37) They were startled and terrified, and thought that they were seeing a ghost. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:36-49

Denomination: United Methodist

Let's Go To Galilee

Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Apr 19, 2020

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After His resurrection, the Lord instructed the disciples to meet Him in Galilee. What's the significance of Galilee in Jesus and the disciples' ministry? The Lord's call for us to go to Galilee is still valid today.

LET'S GO TO GALILEE "6 But he said to them, “Do not be alarmed. You seek Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified. He is risen! He is not here. See the place where they laid Him. 7 But go, tell His disciples—and Peter—that He is going before you into Galilee; there you will see Him, as He ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:6-7, Isaiah 40:31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What’s It All About? 2 Of 2

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 25, 2022

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Earlier, we saw that many folks are like King Solomon, who had so much the world has to offer but was miserable.

Illus: They remind me of the couple celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. When the festivities were over, the woman turned to her husband and said, • "We've been miserable for 50 years • We've fought every day • We've disagreed on nearly everything • And I am convinced ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:14

Denomination: Baptist

It's Up To You!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Feb 26, 2018

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Why does Satan lie & deceive & tempt & manipulate? And the answer is, "Because he doesn't have the power to force us to sin." If he could force you to sin there would be no need for temptation or manipulation."

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: Genesis 3:8-13; 1 Corinthians 10:13; 2 Corinthians 5:9-10 A. The first 2 verses of Genesis tell us that in the beginning our world was formless, empty & dark. But then God gave shape to the formless, brought light into the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:8-13, 1 Corinthians 10:13, 2 Corinthians 5:9-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are We Satisfied With Our Daily Bread? Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Apr 30, 2018

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Through the Lord's Prayer we are being called to a life of daily trust - are we satisfied enough to trust all that God provides?

Message Matthew 6:25-34 Are we satisfied? Let me start with a poem. Young Mother Quak went to the fridge to get her children some dinner. But when she got there, the fridge was bare so the children she loved just got thinner. We laugh because it is so silly. We also laugh because – really – ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34, Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

Runaway Bride

Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 30, 2018

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Like the movie “Runaway Bride” many Christians today don’t mind “dating” the church, but they don’t want to “marry” the church. Here are 9 reasons you need to commit to the church for life!

RUNAWAY BRIDE INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. During a wedding rehearsal, the groom approached the pastor with an unusual offer. “Look, I’ll give you $100 if you’ll change the wedding vows. When you get to the part where I’m supposed to ‘be faithful as long as we both shall live’, I’d appreciate it if ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Game Of Thrones

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 24, 2024

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Who sits on the throne of your heart? Who holds the top priority in your life? Who is your idol or who do you idolize? Apparently, that is your king and god. Will you make Jesus sit on the throne?

Opening illustration: Play video “The Stool.” Introduction: A throne - a seat so magnificent that only an exalted person can occupy it. Many brave warriors have fought and died to claim such throne. It is the place of authority and sovereignty. A throne is the single most important and central ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:3, Matthew 22:37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Risen King- Easter Series

Contributed by Rob Ketterling on Apr 14, 2015

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Sermon for Easter Sunday, about Jesus as the Risen King

Easter 2015 Risen King, by Pastor Rob Ketterling We are here at River Valley and at all of our campuses, seven campuses, and I'm very excited to say the number seven, as we have our new Woodbury campus launching this weekend. And we are here to remember what Jesus did over two thousand years ...read more

Scripture: John 10:18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Faith, Thats The Way It Goes (Cont.)! Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 26, 2004

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Faith is built up in our lives as we learn to pray in the Holy Spirit, Keep ourselves in the love of God, learn to wait, reach out with the Gospel to the lost and by having a hatred of evil’s corruptions.

Faith, that’s the way it goes! - Jude part 3 Thesis: Faith is built up in our lives as we learn to pray in the Holy Spirit, Keep ourselves in the love of God, learn to wait, reach out with the Gospel to the lost and by having a hatred of evil’s corruptions. Scripture Text: Jude 1:20-25 ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:20-25, 1 John 1:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What A Tangled Web We Weave Series

Contributed by Keith Manry on Jun 10, 2004

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Part 7 of a series on the life of David

Insights from the Life of David – Part 7: “What a Tangled Web We Weave: David & Bathsheba” II Samuel 11:1-27 Our story today is not for young ears. It’s a story of adultery and premeditated murder. It’s the stuff that movies are made of and yet it’s the stuff we find in the life of one of the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-27

Denomination: Methodist

All I Want For Christmas Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Nov 28, 2007

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Introductory message to a series exploring the fulfillment of our God given longings. Inspired by "The Seven Longings of the Human Heart" by Mike Bickle.

- Arrival of L.L. Bean Christmas Catalogue - Too early for Christmas? 18 months of presidential election. 60 days of Christmas cheer. - Bold claim of the past 90 days. The older I get, the more I realize what I truly want for Christmas, and in life. Here is the premise of the coming weeks: “I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 16:11

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Trusting Moment Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Aug 13, 2009

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It is not until we can come to a place in our life like that Samaritan woman at the well when we fully trust Christ, that we will ever experience his grace.

Moments with the Master Series A TRUSTING MOMENT John 4:1-30 Intro Did you know that people will pretty much believe anything? For instance, the percentage of Americans who believe: That Elvis Presley is still alive: 10%; In reincarnation: 30%; In ghosts: 39%; That aliens have visited earth in the ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

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