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  • Paul Duke avatar

    Empty Your Bucket

    Contributed by Paul Duke on Feb 27, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 10,346 views

    Illustrated sermon of making room for Jesus

    EMPTY YOUR BUCKET PAUL DUKE Ephesians Chapter 5 and Galatians Chapter 5 Before I begin. I want to tell you about a two special guests we have here today. My mom and dad came to visit. Now just to let you know. My parents are the ones you all can blame for my nuttiness. See, my mom was my ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Witness Of The Empty Tomb

    Contributed by John Hamby on Apr 25, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,493 views

    What one believes about the resurrection of Jesus is "the" most important thing in life.

    “The Witness of the Empty Tomb” Matthew 28:1-8 In a unique way, Easter morning has always and will always bring us to a crisis of belief. We are introduced to one such occasion of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James McDonald avatar

    The Empty Expedition Of Enjoyment Series

    Contributed by James Mcdonald on Sep 18, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,498 views

    Solomon’s personal testimony of his empty expedition to find satisfaction without God.

    The Empty Expedition of Enjoyment Illustration This past Tuesday, Stacy and I went up to Freeport to encourage a local homeschooling support group. The group had advertised the event in their area, seeking to increase attendance a bit. I received an email from a friend of mine, Bob, who attends a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • John White avatar

    The Testimony Of An Empty Tomb

    Contributed by John White on Apr 1, 2006
    based on 85 ratings
     | 17,488 views

    An Easter message focused upon the veracity of the Easter story.

    THE TESTIMONY OF AN EMPTY TOMB Luke 24:1-12 Have you ever seen an old empty house in a deserted neighborhood? Perhaps the doors stand ajar, sagging on hinges, loosened by the ravages of weather and time. Have you noticed the vacant stare of glassless windows? If you paused to listen you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bill Sullivan avatar

    He Emptied Himself

    Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Apr 9, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,147 views

    What does it mean, and what does it not mean, when it says in scripture that Jesus "emptied Himself?"

    He Emptied Himself TCF Sermon December 11, 2011 This morning, I’m going to ask you to think – this won’t be a Christmas message where we remember the Christmas story, per se. So, to warm up your thinker, we’re going to have a little quiz: Name That Christmas Carol – ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Nathan Johnson avatar

    Spiritual Self-Deception Series

    Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Mar 27, 2008
    based on 13 ratings
     | 7,082 views

    There are many who are in Christian circles today that profess to know Jesus Christ but, sadly, are not saved. What does Jesus say?

    Spiritual Self-Deception Griffith Baptist Church – 3/30/08 A.M. Service Text: Matthew 7:21-23 Key verse: Matthew 7:21 - Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. The Introduction The words ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Edward Hardee avatar

    Building Self-Esteem Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on May 24, 2025
     | 331 views

    The family's primary role is building self-esteem in a child. How does that happen? Let's look at a few areas.

    Title: Building Self-esteem in the Family Theme: To show how the family builds self-esteem in their children. Scripture: Luke 2:52; Proverbs 18:21 Opening Scripture: Luke 2:52 NLT Jesus grew in wisdom and in stature and in favor with God and all the people Proverbs 18:21 Death and life are in ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Dan Cale avatar

    In The Shadows Of An Empty Tomb Series

    Contributed by Dan Cale on Mar 23, 2005
    based on 25 ratings
     | 5,596 views

    This can be used as the third in the series or a stand alone Easter Sermon. It investigates the unexpected things we find in the shadows of an empty tomb. Life, Hope, Love, Eternity are investigated.

    Shadows of the Cross Pt 3 In the Shadows of an Empty Tomb Matthew 28:1-10 Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome ¡V these were the women who made the journey to the garden tomb outside the walls of Jerusalem to prepare the body of Jesus for final burial. Their task was obvious ¡V ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Klaus Mehrl avatar

    Celebrating The Empty Tomb

    Contributed by Klaus Mehrl on Mar 28, 2005
    based on 59 ratings
     | 42,610 views

    Whatever people may say about death, they know in their bones that death doesn’t end it all! But on Easter we celebrate the end of that fear! We celebrate an empty tomb!

    "Celebrating the Empty Tomb" Matthew 28:1-10 Easter Sunday 2005 Lord God, our Father, by the power that raised your Son Jesus from the dead, turn our lives around so that we might see and know Him as our Living Lord and Savior. Awake in us a constant awareness of His living presence – forgiving us ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Robert Dyson avatar

    The Soap Opera Of Emptiness Series

    Contributed by Robert Dyson on Dec 5, 2002
    based on 77 ratings
     | 14,423 views

    This sermon is designed to challenge believers to confront the areas of emptiness in there lives.

    Solutions To The Soap Opera of Emptiness John 2: 1-3 Series Introduction: Over the next two months we will be looking at the seven signs or miracles that are found in the gospel according to John the beloved. Pregnant within the womb of each of these signs is a message about our master. Each of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bo Dunford avatar

    A Message Of An Empty Seat

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Dec 19, 2002
    based on 61 ratings
     | 26,007 views

    Your empty seat at church preaches a sermon.

    1 SAMUEL 20:16-18 “A MESSAGE FROM AN EMPTY SEAT” A) This text I read ... I personally have only heard quoted at funeral or memorial services! * It’s from verse 18 of our reading ... And this wasn’t a funeral or a memorial service! * It was between two precious friends ... Two friends that loved one ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Otero avatar

    Thanksgiving's Empty Chair

    Contributed by Mark Otero on Jan 13, 2003
    based on 647 ratings
     | 21,443 views

    The irony of thanksgiving is sometimes those closest to the Father’s blessings can become the least thankful. The Prodigal’s brother demonstrates this reality by his words and actions.

    Thanksgiving’s Empty Chair Luke 15: 25 - 32 INTRODUCE A woman was visiting some people who lived on a farm, and she noticed a pig limping in the backyard with a wooden leg. She asked the farmer, "What happened to the pig?" The farmer said, "Oh, Betsy is a wonderful pig. One night the house ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    The Empty Promises Of Easter

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on May 24, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,231 views

    The world gives us promises full of emptiness: the Lord gives us emptiness full of promise.

    The Empty Promises of Easter (Developed from a message originally preached by Steven Kellett) Luke 24.1-11 March 27, 2005 Cheater, IL FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A About four years ago, I bought a bottle of a medication that promised to give me something back that I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kevin Ruffcorn avatar

    An Empty Handed Request Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jul 11, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,438 views

    The story of the woman with a hemorrhage teaches us about God’s inclusion of all people, the melding of faith and grace, and the necessity of faith driving us to action.

    Matthew 9:20-22 “An Empty Handed Request” INTRODUCTION A fascinating characteristic of Scripture is that any given passage can have several meanings and interpretations. One day we will read a passage and we will be touched by a particular message. Another day we can read the same passage ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Tim Patrick avatar

    The Impact Of The Empty Tomb

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Apr 18, 2006
    based on 31 ratings
     | 10,374 views

    Discover the impact the resurrection of Jesus can have on your life.

    A Sunday School teacher had just finished telling her third graders about how Jesus was crucified and placed in a tomb with a great stone sealing the opening. Then, wanting to share the excitement of the resurrection, she asked: "And what do you think were Jesus’ first words when He came bursting ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist