Sermons on Running On Empty:

Do Not Rebuke A Scoffer, Or He Will Hate You Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jul 9, 2025

Do not rebuke a scoffer, or he will hate you...Let's break down the wisdom behind this advice.

Proverbs 9:8 - "Do not rebuke a scoffer, or he will hate you; rebuke a wise man, and he will love you." This verse from the book of Proverbs offers guidance on how to approach different types of individuals when it comes to correction or rebuke. Let's break down the wisdom behind this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:33

When Your Brook Dries Up Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 15, 2025

We often panic when our brook dries up, whether it’s a job, a relationship, a source of income, or even a ministry opportunity. But when God allows a brook to dry up, it is not a sign of abandonment—it is a sign of transition.

WHEN YOUR BROOK DRIES UP By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Kings 17:7 Supporting Texts: Ecclesiastes 3:1; Isaiah 43:18-19; Psalm 37:25; Hebrews 13:5; Philippians 4:19 INTRODUCTION: In 1 Kings 17, God commanded Elijah to hide by the Brook Cherith, promising supernatural provision through ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When Desperate Men Discover Divine Provision Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 17, 2025

This powerful passage teaches us that God often uses the least likely people and unexpected situations to fulfil His purpose and bring breakthrough.

WHEN DESPERATE MEN DISCOVER DIVINE PROVISION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Kings 7:3-11 Supporting Texts: 1 Corinthians 1:27; Psalm 34:8-10; Romans 8:28; Isaiah 55:8-9; Luke 15:17-20 INTRODUCTION: Samaria was under siege, and famine had ravaged the land so severely that people resorted to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 7:3-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Healthy Body, A Dying Spirit

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 18, 2025

This sermon is a call to examine the true state of your inner man. A healthy body without a healthy spirit is a dangerous deception.

A HEALTHY BODY, A DYING SPIRIT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Revelation 3:1 Supporting Texts: 1 Timothy 4:8, 2 Corinthians 4:16, Matthew 23:27-28, Romans 8:6, Proverbs 4:23 INTRODUCTION: In today’s world, physical health and external appearances are often given the utmost priority. People ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Danger Of Neglecting Your Spiritual Life

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 19, 2025

Spiritual negligence can ultimately result in backsliding and separation from God. It’s important to identify the warning signs early and return to fervent devotion before it's too late.

THE DANGER OF NEGLECTING YOUR SPIRITUAL LIFE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Hebrews 2:1-3 Supporting Texts: 1 Timothy 4:14-16, Revelation 2:4-5, Proverbs 4:23, 2 Peter 1:5-10, Luke 21:34-36 INTRODUCTION: Many believers start their spiritual journey with great passion, discipline, and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Danger Of Neglecting God’s Presence Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 2, 2025

The presence of God is not a luxury—it is a necessity. Any leadership, ministry, or life that functions without it will suffer decline, deception, and destruction.

THE DANGER OF NEGLECTING GOD’S PRESENCE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Chronicles 13:3 Supporting Texts: Exodus 33:15; Psalm 51:11; 2 Samuel 6:6-7; Hosea 4:6; Revelation 3:20 INTRODUCTION: The presence of God is the most vital necessity for any believer, leader, or nation. Without it, we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 13:3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Resurrection Came

Contributed by Greg Johnson on Mar 23, 2008

Resurrection came. The tomb is empty! Jesus is alive! Resurrection came to people who were at the end of their rope.

This message is an edited version of a sermon given at Loving God Fellowship. Copyright © 2008 Loving God Fellowship, Inc. http://www.LovingGodFellowship.org . Click to have messages emailed to you as they are made available. You are encouraged to share this message with those you know that are ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rolling Stone Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Apr 23, 2022

There are lots and lots of ways that we can put Jesus in a tomb and roll a stone over it, but there is no tomb strong enough, my friend, no stone too heavy that Jesus can’t smash it to pieces.

[Remember ... the members have been placing stones at the foot of the cross for the past seven weeks of Lent and the pile of stones around the bases has gotten pretty impressive ... powerful visual. But when they come in on Easter morning, the stones are all gone.] [Read Luke 15:11-24.] You’ve ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-16, Luke 15:11-24, John 19:41, Matthew 27:51, 1 Corinthians 15:55-57  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: United Methodist

The God Who Fills Your Storehouses With Plenty Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 14, 2025

God delights in blessing His people with abundance and ensuring that their storehouses never run dry.

THE GOD WHO FILLS YOUR STOREHOUSES WITH PLENTY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Deuteronomy 28:8-12 Key Verse: “The Lord shall command the blessing upon thee in thy storehouses, and in all that thou settest thine hand unto; and he shall bless thee in the land which the Lord thy God giveth ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 28:8-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Don't Be Like Jonah, Don't Run Away, Follow Your Calling Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 2, 2017

Have you discovered the calling that God has for your life? Do you know what it is that He wants you to do for Him? If you do know what He has called you to do are you doing it or avoiding it?

Don't be like Jonah, don't run away, follow your calling. We are continuing in our series Discovering Your Destiny and this week we are considering how ‘God Prepares and Positions us’ Ephesians 2:10 reminds us, God has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things He planned for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20, Jonah 2:1-10, Isaiah 27:1, Psalm 104:26, Psalm 74:14, Job 41:1, Job 3:8, Jeremiah 29:11, Ephesians 2:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

How Can Jonah Sleep So Soundly When Running Away From God? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Sep 11, 2013

A look at how a defiant attitude can cause us to not care that we're disobeying God.

HOW CAN JONAH SLEEP SO SOUNDLY WHEN RUNNING AWAY FROM GOD? Defiance can overwhelm any sense of guilt. - Jonah 1:5. - There are other possibilities here for why Jonah is able to enter into a deep sleep: it could have been physical exhaustion; it could have been that he’s so tormented by his ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:5

Denomination: Baptist

Take My Name But Not In Vain Series

Contributed by Joe Bedy on Sep 12, 2002

Christians can empty out the name of the Lord and turn people away from Christ.

September 12 2002 Joe Bedy Central Christian Church St Petersburg, Fl What¡¦s in a name? Is a last name of Smith, Cook, Heckathorne, Bedy or Percival significant? I believe there was a time in days past when a good name was essential. It was considered a high achievement to maintain the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Emptyness Of Life Without God

Contributed by Robert Kerr on Jun 23, 2003

Four reason’s from Solomon’s wisdom that life without God is empty

TEXT: Eccl a 1:2 Vanity of vanities, saith the Preacher, vanity of vanities; all is vanity. FRENCH: La vanité de vanités, saith le Prédicateur, la vanité de vanités; tout est la vanité. SPANISH: La vanidad de vanidades, saith el Predicador, la vanidad de vanidades; todo es la vanidad. INTRO: ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Improving Your Mental Health With Thanksgiving

Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Dec 28, 2002

A person whose heart is empty of thanksgiving soon becomes crippled and darkened in their mental health.

(27) At the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem, the Levites were sought out from where they lived and were brought to Jerusalem to celebrate joyfully the dedication with songs of thanksgiving and with the music of cymbals, harps and lyres. (28) The singers also were brought together from the ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 12:27-43

Denomination: Pentecostal

Broken And Spilled Out

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 21, 2005

This sermon reveals how we are to be willing to empty ourselves for the cause of Christ in service to others.

Broken and Spilled Out John 12: 1 - 8 Intro: My first visit to the Palace of Versaille in France I was overwhelmed by the extravagance. Why? Take a moment to think about what the most extravagant thing you have ever done for yourself or someone you love. Hold that thought! I. Mary teaches ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed