Sermons about Running On Empty

The Paradox Of Blessedness

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 17, 2024

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A sermon about about the blessings of being used by God.

“The Paradox of Blessedness” Luke 1:39-56 Two weeks ago, we read about how the angel Gabriel visited Mary and told her that she would become pregnant by the Holy Spirit and bear a son, and He will be holy and be called the “Son of God.” And even though she said, “Here am I, the servant of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-56

Denomination: United Methodist

Let This Mind Be In You PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 1, 2024

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This sermon encourages Christians to embody Christ's mindset, emulate His humility, and live out faith practically, reflecting His love, grace, and mercy.

Good morning, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. It is indeed a blessing to be gathered here today in the house of the Lord, a place where we can come together as a family, united by our faith, strengthened by our shared beliefs, and fortified by the love we have for our Savior, Jesus Christ. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5

Topics: Mind, Christ

The God Of Creation Series

Contributed by Brian Williams on Mar 7, 2024

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Our infinite, all knowing God created the precise conditions that are necessary to sustain life on the earth.

This month, we are beginning a new series in the book of Genesis called “Dust to Life.” I believe Genesis is one of the most important books to study because it contains God’s revelation to the world of how life began, what life was meant to be, what the world has become because of sin and the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Conversion Of Saul

Contributed by Al Lowe on Feb 26, 2003

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The Lord is one of long suffering patience

Acts 9:1 PROPOSITION: The Lord is one of long suffering patience. OBJECTIVE: To experience the patience of God. The story of the conversion of Saul has been told through the centuries of the Christian church. Luke found this so important, he gives an entire chapter to it. This conversion makes ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1

Denomination: Baptist

Holy Spirit, Fill Us

Contributed by Cameron Horsburgh on Mar 10, 2003

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A sermon for the 2003 World Day of Prayer. The reason the Holy Spirit doesn’t seem to be moving on us at the moment may be that he has to renew us before he can fill us.

****Introduction**** It is appropriate that the theme for this year’s World Day of Prayer is, in fact, a prayer. It is a prayer that the Church has been praying since Jesus went home to Heaven. It is a prayer that God has been pleased to answer since that first Pentecost. However, it is a prayer ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:16-17, Jeremiah 18:1-23

Denomination: Holiness

"Vanity"

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jan 12, 2003

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Solomon exposes the insignificance and absurdity of life IF life were nothing more than what is seen “under the sun”. He offers only two options--a life of hopelessness, or trust in God.

“Vanity” Ecclesiastes 1:2-3 & 2:1-11 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Ecclesiastes is perhaps the most puzzling and misunderstood book of the Bible. It’s been called “the mystery book of the Old Testament” (Ray Steadman). Few sermons are preached from ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:1-11, Ecclesiastes 1:2-3

Denomination: Congregational

God Sees The Heart

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Apr 18, 2004

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To examine the qualities that led God to chose David to be king and to be used for his purpose. Hungering after God and His Presence

God Sees the Heart 1 Samuel 16:6-13 Primary Purpose: To examine the qualities that led God to chose David to be king and to be used for his purposes. After Saul had become disobedient to the Lord, the Lord directed Saul to a family to anoint another king. David wasn’t the oldest son or in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:6-13

Denomination: Baptist

Seeds Are A Plan For Growth

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 18, 2002

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YOU CAN COUNT THE SEEDS IN AN APPLE, BUT ONLY GOD CAN COUNT THE APPLES IN A SEED!

SEEDS ARE A PLAN By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Our text: 2 Peter 3:18 BUT GROW IN GRACE, AND IN THE KNOWLEDGE OF OUR LORD AND SAVIOR JESUS CHRIST... I ponder: You can count the seeds in an apple; BUT ONLY GOD CAN COUNT THE APPLES IN A SEED. Sickly oaks from sickly ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:18, James 1:27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

From An Awful To A God-Full Life

Contributed by David Yarbrough on May 7, 2001

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Don’t settle just to be in the Lord’s presence reach out for His power.

May 6, 2001 Sand Flat Baptist Church David Yarbrough “From an Awful to a God-full Life” Mark 5:21-34 A lady who had a small house on the seashore of Ireland at the turn of the century was quite wealthy but also quite frugal. The people were surprised, then, when she decided to be among the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Elect Or Chosen Lady Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jun 28, 2012

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This is an introduction to a study of 2 John. Is the chosen lady an individual or is it a church?

As we continue to study the writings of the Apostle John, we come to the book of 2 John. It is believed to be written by the Apostle John around 85-95 AD. In the very first verse it is written to the chosen lady. Is the chosen lady an individual who was very dear to John, or is she a church who ...read more

Scripture: 2 John 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Sole Food Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 10, 2013

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Our purpose in life is to glorify God and enjoy Him forever. Jesus shows the way to glorify the Father, His sole food was the joy which comes from fruitful witness

Introduction Last Week we talked about the proper way to worship God. We learned the proper way to worship the Father was the way the Father directs us. This worship is not in a particular place, whether man made temples or nature. God’s temple is made in the heart of the believer by God ...read more

Scripture: John 4:27-42

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Ruth Resting (In The Will Of God) Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Feb 21, 2010

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Ruth has given up everything from her pagan past and has cast herself completely on the God of Israel. She is truly, in the words of verse 11, a “woman of noble character.”

“Pain is inevitable; misery is optional.” We learn from the Book of Ruth how to overcome bitterness and emptiness through a steadfast faith. Ruth chose a pathway that changed her life and the course of history. We’re not sure how much time has transpired between chapters 2 & ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:1-18

Denomination: Congregational

Our Attitude Towards God

Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Jan 3, 2008

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How we approach God in our worship reflects how we really feel about who God is in our lives.

Ecclesiastes 5:1-7 “Our Attitude Towards God” • The Preacher Solomon has been looking at the empty pursuit of wealth, position and power, however now he turns to the vanity of empty worship of God. • Specifically Solomon deals with our attitude towards God before, during and after public ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 5:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Attempting The Impossible

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 18, 2007

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What to expect when obediently following Christ.

ATTEMPTING THE IMPOSSIBLE - Matthew 14:22-33 Give background So the disciples did what Jesus told them. They got into a boat and headed out across the lake. When they did, a storm caught them. The story is told of two hunters came across a bear so big that they dropped their rifles and ran ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

1-1/2 Advent

Contributed by David Trexler on Dec 1, 2007

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We need a coming in-between the 1st and 2nd Advent

Sermon for Matthew 24:36-44 2007 I assume everyone knows what it feels like to wait for something to come. It’s not even winter yet and I’m already waiting for summer when my family and I take our annual vacation to Ocean Isle North Carolina. I can’t wait! Seriously, I’m already looking forward ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-44

Denomination: Lutheran

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