Sermons on Running On Empty:

If Any Man Thirst

Contributed by Mike Schmelzer on Aug 31, 2014

Jesus satisfies the spiritual longing in the heart of individuals like nothing in this world is able to do, and he longs to be able to do just that!

John 4:5-14 KJV Then cometh he to a city of Samaria, which is called Sychar, near to the parcel of ground that Jacob gave to his son Joseph. 6 Now Jacob's well was there. Jesus therefore, being wearied with his journey, sat thus on the well: and it was about the sixth hour. 7 There cometh a ...read more

Scripture: John 4:5-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Knowing Why We Do What We Do

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 5, 2014

Conformity to Christ is our goal. Live with this end in mind. Spiritual growth is not an option. Put first things first.

Before I move on to the book of Numbers in my weekly sermons, I like to take this week, in between the books, to revisit the theme of discipleship. • Why do we want to take this discipleship learning journey? Can we do without? • Why do we do what we are doing today? Is it ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Workings Of God

Contributed by William Baeta on Jan 16, 2016

“There are varieties of activities, but it is the same God who empowers them all in everyone”. (1 Cor. 12:6)

Theme: The workings of God Text: Is. 62:1-5; 1 Cor. 12:4-11; Jn. 2:1-11 Introduction: God reveals His presence through His power and work. As a guest at a wedding feast in Cana Christ’s presence led to a miracle that left no doubt about His power. He intervened when the couple were about to ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The New Life In Believers Part 1 Series

Contributed by Unknown Bennett T Cortez on Jan 4, 2014

What does true holiness look like?

Exegetical Idea: Paul instructs the church on living in holiness. Hook: Lindsay Clegg told the story of a warehouse property he was selling. The building had been empty for months and needed repairs. Vandals had damaged the doors, smashed the windows, and strewn trash around the interior. As he ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-32

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus, The Good Shepherd

Contributed by Craig Condon on Feb 10, 2015

Jesus does not protect those he loves from bad things happening, but uses bad things to fulfill his plans for our lives. When we suffer, he is glad not because we are suffering, but because through suffering we have the chance to grow in faith.

A mother was once asked by a census-taker how many children she had. She replied, “Well, there’s Billy and Harry and Martha and…”. “Never mind the names,” the man interrupted, “Just give me the numbers”. The mother angrily replied, “They ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Denomination: Anglican

"The Creation: The Beginning Of Life”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Feb 7, 2017

1st in the series The Story (contains a quote by John Eldrigh from "Epic"

“The Creation: The Beginning of Life” Life is a story. Bring two people together and they will soon be telling stories. Two men in a fishing boat… well you know how that ends. Look at our fixation with the news. Every morning, every evening billions of people read a paper, turn into the news. ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

God’s Special Revelation

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Dec 27, 2016

A Christmas Sermon: philosophy, science, and religion can only take us to Jerusalem, it takes special revelation from God's word to find Jesus. Message taken from the Magi's journey.

Christmas – God’s Special Revelation Matthew 2:1-12 In a Peanut’s cartoon, Charlie Brown goes up to Lucy and says, “Someone said we should live each day as if it were the last day of our lives.” Lucy then runs out screaming, “Aaugh, this is the last day, this is it. I only have 24 hours left! ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Foursquare

Preparing Our Heart And Mind (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Dec 28, 2016

The struggles we face as we journey with the Lord are varied and many. None are more difficult that the battles that rage within our minds. If we are to overcome spiritually, we must learn to win this battle from a biblical approach.

Preparing our Heart and Mind (Part 1) Philippians 4: 4-9 As we walk this Christian journey, we face many challenges that we must overcome in order to obtain spiritual victory. While these challenges are many, coming from a variety of sources, none are greater than the battles we fight within our ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Baptist

"The Creation: The Beginning Of Life” Series

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Sep 6, 2017

Life is a story. Bring two people together and they will soon be telling stories. Neil Postman wrote: ".... in the end science does not provide enough. Unique answers to the origins of our universe, our evolving, but not enough..

In Jesus Holy Name May 1, 2016 Text: Genesis 1:1-2 Series: The Story Redeemer “The Creation: The Beginning of Life” Life is a story. Bring two people together and they will soon be telling stories. Two men in a fishing boat… well you know how that ends. Look at our ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-2

Denomination: Lutheran

Do You Truly Love Me?

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Oct 29, 2009

Easter 3(C) - Jesus asks: Do you truly love Me more than these? Do you truly love Me enough to follow?

“DO YOU TRULY LOVE ME?” (Outline) April 26, 2009 -- EASTER 3 -- John 21:15-19 INTRO: God’s great love at Easter still echoes in our ears every day. On that first Easter God’s angel announced: “He is not here, he has risen!” Those words echoed in the empty tomb. The women heard those ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-19

Denomination: Lutheran

Conditioned For A God Event (Part 1)

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Oct 8, 2009

This sermon examines some of the condtions that are present when a God event occurs.

Introduction: Occasionally things happen in our world that is the result of a rare phenomenon. This was true with the tsunami that hit Southeast Asia several years ago. This was true when Hurricane Katrina hit the Gulf coast in 2005. When our family moved to Tuscaloosa in 2003 we experienced a rare ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-15

Denomination: Baptist

Stooping To Stand

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 21, 2013

Jesus is always our example. At the last supper, he showed us service -- even to the one who would betray and the one who would deny. Here we see the Servant; the Served; and the Significance so we can do likewise.

1. Aim High! There is a story about two friends who went coon hunting. It seems that Jim prided himself on getting a treed coon down with a single shot from a 22. Tony decided to play a trick and adjusted the sights so it would shoot a little low. One night they were out hunting and pretty soon the ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Valley Of Tears Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Jan 21, 2021

We leave the mountain tops because life happens. I get too busy with things I need to do that I don’t read my Bible each day, I find my days flying by and I am too tired to talk with God when I finally have a moment to myself.

Introduction Last week we talked about how everyone loves the mountain tops not only the physical mountain tops of our great country but also those spiritual mountain tops we encounter with God. And I wish life were such that we could always stay on the mountain top but unfortunately that does ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Eve 2020

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Feb 5, 2021

Advent and Eve Service

Christmas Eve 2020 The greatest gift-presents or presence John 1:1-5:12,14 Matthew Chapter 2:1-2:11 Prayer- Introduction- As we gather for this special service, this has been quite a year hasn’t it? The times we are a living in are changing. What was normal has become abnormal and what was not ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5

Denomination: Nazarene

Take A Walk With Jesus Series

Contributed by Jonathan Kruschel on Jun 4, 2019

What an afternoon! Walking with Jesus! They were ready to give up and walk away, but as they walked with Jesus he led them to understand how good it was to walk WITH Jesus. How about you?

“Walking is good for you.” My doctor regularly reminds me of that during my routine physicals when we talk about exercise. “Walking is good for you.” My wife regularly reminds of that as she asks if I have time to take a walk with her. Both my doctor and my wife are right. Walking is good for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Lutheran