Sermons on Running On Empty:

A Trusting Moment Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Aug 13, 2009

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

Four Friends

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Jun 30, 2010

These friends were willing to do whatever it took to get the hurting man to Jesus. Are you seeing the need, overcoming the obstascles and understanding the real problem?

FOUR FRIENDS A recent television documentary pointed out that the cheetah survives on the African plains by running down its prey. The big cat can sprint seventy miles per hour. But the cheetah cannot sustain that pace for long. Within its long, sleek body is a disproportionately small heart, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:17-26

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Cure For Weariness Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 17, 2012

If you want relief from your weariness, don’t get busy; get help! Get help, first of all, from Jesus Himself, then from those He has placed in your life. Give God the praise, and give others the power.

This last week, I came across some notes supposedly found on hospital charts, and I thought you might enjoy them as I did: • The patient refused autopsy. • Note: Patient recovering from forehead cut. Patient became very angry when given an enema by mistake. • Patient has chest ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 18:1-26

Denomination: Evangelical Free

We Are On God's Hands

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Nov 21, 2020

This is a message of encouragement. We are ON God's hands so we are never out of His sight or remembrance. We are never alone as we serve Him.

We Are ON God’s Hands Scripture: Psalm 27:13; John 14:27, 1; James 1:2; Psalm 23:4; Isaiah 49:15-17 The title of today’s message is “We are ON God’s Hands.” Yes, you heard me correctly. The title is “We are ON God’s Hands” and you’ll understand it clearly as we progress through the message. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:13-14, John 14:27, Isaiah 49:15-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It Is Written PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 4, 2025

True satisfaction comes not from physical needs but from seeking God through prayer and His Word, which alone nourishes and sustains our deepest hunger.

There’s a kind of hunger that a full pantry can’t fix. You know the feeling. You stand in front of an open refrigerator—food everywhere—yet your soul still feels thin. Our bodies crave calories; our hearts crave a word from God. In a world of buzzing phones and bulging schedules, the deepest ache ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:4

Topics: All You Can Eat, Spiritual Hunger

Cleanse The Temple

Contributed by David Dailey on May 23, 2003

Junk builds up sometimes a good house cleaning is in order

CLEANSE THE TEMPLE II Corinthians 6:16-18 & 7:1. Having therefore, these promises dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves of all filthiness, of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God. Notice that God is saying that we are the temple where he chooses to dwell, and he is ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Approach The King With Halitosis

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 25, 2002

Complaining and murmuring make for halitosis, bad breath. We need to give thanks and develop sweet breath.

APPROACH THE kING WITH HALITOSIS By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Luke 17:17-20 Luke 17:17 And Jesus answering said, " WERE THERE NOT TEN CLEANSED? WHERE ARE THE NINE? 18. There are not found that returned to GIVE GLORY to God, except this stranger. 19. And he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:12-20, Psalm 92:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Confessions Of A Sissy Preacher

Contributed by Michael Bell on Oct 18, 2000

The prophet Jeremiah implicitly revealed the responsibilities of the true preacher.

Intro One of the pitfalls a preacher or teacher of the Bible can run into is to always read the Bible looking for sermons or a Sunday School Lesson. Oddly enough, such an approach robs the preacher of the very thing he exhorts the congregation to do - that is, spend time with God in the word ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 2:14

Denomination: Baptist

How Should We Respond To God's Long-Suffering

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

How Should We Respond to God’s Long-Suffering(Rom. 2:4-6)

How Should We Respond to God’s Long-Suffering (Rom. 2:4-6) Illustration:The Greeks had a race in their Olympic games that was unique. The winner was not the runner who finished first. It was the runner who finished with his torch still lit. I want to run all the way with the flame of my torch ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:4-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Moral Issues: Fornication Series

Contributed by Rob Harbison on May 10, 2001

Fornication is not just a sin against another person, it is also a sin against ourselves.

INTRO: To most people, the word “fornication” means very little. They never hear the word used unless spoken by a preacher, or they stumble across it in the Bible. Therefore, preaching about fornication sometimes does little good because people think we are talking about some other kind of deviant ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How God Closes One Door And Opens Another

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 12, 2001

God guides us by using closed doors and opens doors if we are willing to submit to His total control

How God Closes One Door and Opens Another (Acts 16:6-18) Illustration:Sir Alexander Mackenzie is a Canadian hero. An early fur trader and explorer, he accomplished a magnificent feat when he led an expedition across Canada from Fort Chippewyan on Lake Athabasca to the Pacific Ocean. His incredible ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:6-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Does God Really Love Me?

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Dec 1, 2003

After all weve done to this world and ourselves, why does God still love us? A look beyond John 3:16.

Why Does God Really Love me? After all weve done to ourselves and this Earth, why does God Love us? Luke 8:21+8:39 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:21-39

Denomination: Pentecostal

When Honesty Takes A Holiday

Contributed by Charles Clary on Jan 7, 2002

Someone has said, "Honesty is the best policy." This sermon will show that honesty is the only policy.

Recently, a story broke in the media concerning George O’Leary, who had just been appointed as the new football coach at the University of Notre Dame. Some untrue statements were found in his resume that forced him to resign his new position. What a tragedy! The old-fashioned virtues of honesty ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lost At Home

Contributed by Ian Mcalister on Sep 15, 2010

God's Heart is for the lost, even those at home

“… what woman having ten coins, if she loses one of them …” This little gem of a parable is the second in a trilogy of stories about lost things and about the heart of a gracious God that goes out and finds and restores that lost one. The first Parable is about the Lost ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Anglican

Deal Bountifully With Me Lord

Contributed by John Akosile on May 28, 2008

I will rather praise You than complain. I will magnify Your Holy name above all my situations. I will not allow what the wicked have done, to make me lose sight of Your goodness in my life. Forever, O Lord, You will hold the most pre-eminent place in my l

THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD Fountain of life Chapel( Pastor Olawale Akosile) Deal bountifully with me Lord Scripture Reading: Psalms 13:6; Ps 119:17; 142:7 Confession: I will praise You O Lord with all my heart. With my mouth will I make known all Your marvelous works in my life. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 13:6

Denomination: Pentecostal