Sermons on Self Emptying:

Framing Values Into Our Kids Series

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Sep 18, 2005

Sermon 3 of 4: Four principles from framing applied to raising our children.

Extreme Home Makeovers Framing Values Into Our Kids Psalm 127:1 Woodlawn Baptist Church September 18, 2005 Introduction (The idea for this sermon title and series came from Outreach Magazine) Imagine the scene with me. You’ve decided to build your own home; found the right place to build, chosen ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1

Denomination: Baptist

When Ego Rules

Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 5, 2025

When ego rules, possibility collapses; when Christ reigns, humanity rises — sharing His life, not His throne, through divine power and grace.

>> The Tower in the Heart “If God exists, then everything is possible.” That single conviction built the ark, parted the sea, and rolled the stone away. The moment a man or woman believes there is a living, limitless God, the boundaries of human reason begin to melt like frost in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:5, Isaiah 14:14, John 15:5, 2 Peter 1:3-10, Philippians 2:6-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Reality And Relevance Of The Resurrection

Contributed by Greg Tabor on Apr 16, 2006

Why does the Easter bunny and egg hunts seem to be more exciting than news about Christ’s death and resurrection? Because we simply haven’t grasped the significance of the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

The Reality and the Relevance of the Resurrection Lighthouse Assembly of God 4/16/06 Pastor Greg Tabor I. Introduction Why does the Easter bunny and egg hunts seem to be more exciting than news about Christ’s death and resurrection? Because we simply haven’t grasped the significance of the death ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Impossible Made Possible (An Easter Sunday Family Service) Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 15, 2013

Our God is the God of the possible and the impossible. We all need to take the time to think about who He is & what He means to us.

Luke 24:1-12 (New International Version) KIDS TALK *** KIDS TALK Possible / impossible *** Can a fish live out of water? (Some fish can survive for up to several days and can breathe air or just absorb it through their skin) Can a person get younger instead of older? Can you breathe ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Proper 27 B Be Thou A Blessing Motive For Ministry

Contributed by Charles Scott on Nov 20, 2006

Christians sometimes fail to realize the great eternal value of the gifts God has given them if used in his service; the widow’s mite and the poor widow in Elijah’s day are examples of how God values our gifts.

Proper 27 B BE THOU A BLESSING MOTIVE FOR MINISTRY I Kings 17:8-16 The word of the Lord came to Elijah the prophet, saying, “Arise, go to Zarephath, which belongs to Sidon, and dwell there. Behold, I have commanded a widow there to feed you.” So he arose and went to Zarephath. And when he came to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:8-16

Denomination: Anglican

Resurrection Power

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Jan 13, 2010

The Resurrection of Jesus Christ - He became the "sacriface" for our sins.

Resurrection Power 1 Corinthians 15:3-23 I. Introduction INTRO.- ILL.- In 1173 the Italian architect Bonnano Pisano began work on what would become his most famous project: A separately standing eight-story bell tower for the Cathedral of the city ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:3-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Colossians 2 (Nasb)

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Oct 2, 2021

2: 1 – 7 Paul’s solicitude – Erdman, Princeton Theological Seminary: As a reminder, Colossians, Phil and Ephesians were written about the same time. NKJV

Greek speculations, Jewish legalism, Oriental syncretism are in this chapter. So are circumcision, dietary regulations, ritual worship, asceticism, worship of angels and mystical experiences. You Are Built Up in Christ (Danger-Christ’s preeminence defended; A: Beware of philosophies, B. legalism ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Unifying Joy Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jun 22, 2004

Part 5 of study of Philippians

THE PASTOR’S POINTS Bible Teaching Ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC Dr. Russell Brownworth, Pastor ---------- Talk about extremes! The very best place to be is in a church that is unified and handling well the threats to unity. The very worst is a church that is ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-12

Denomination: United Methodist

Easter: Now It Begins

Contributed by Jody Vansickle on Jul 29, 2009

A sermon emphasizing not the end that is Easter Sunday, but the beginning.

John 20:1-8 1 Early on the first day of the week, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene came to the tomb and saw that the stone had been removed from the tomb. 2 So she ran and went to Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one whom Jesus loved, and said to them, "They have taken the Lord out ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

"Get Over It; Quit Gawking; Take A Hike"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 1, 2011

A sermon about the Ascension of Christ and how that impacts our lives today.

Acts 1:1-14 “Get Over It; Quit Gawking; Take a Hike” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN eastridgeumc.org A tribal chief lay dying. He called to him three of his people and said, “I must select a successor. Therefore, climb our holy ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-14

Denomination: United Methodist

The Walk Of Christ

Contributed by Jerry Owen on Dec 22, 2019

sermon describes the walk of Jesus Christ. He is our example to follow in our walk of life.

THE WALK OF CHRIST Phi 2:1-11 In our passage this morning, Paul is talking to the Christians in Philippi. He has great hope and desire for them to be a loving church that makes a difference in their city and surrounding area. Phil 2:1-2 1 if there is any encouragement in Christ, if there is ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Promises Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Dec 12, 2022

God is totally trustworthy when He makes a promise.

Introduction This sermon is going to start off a little different from my usual sermons because right from the beginning, I am going to share with you a Scripture. It is found in the Book of Micah Chapter 5. Please stand as we read just one verse-verse two. Micah 5:2 (NKJV) The Coming Messiah 2 ...read more

Scripture: Micah 5:2

Denomination: Baptist

Drifting Or Driven Series

Contributed by Steve Pearman on Sep 11, 2025

Ever feel like you're just going through the motions—wake, work, repeat? You're not alone. In this message, we explore what the Bible says about the search for meaning and how Jesus offers a life of real purpose.

Let me start with a question: Have you ever felt like life is just drifting by? You get up, get jobs done, come home, eat dinner, watch a bit of TV, go to bed… and then do it all again the next day. Week after week, month after month. And sometimes we stop and wonder: “Is ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:1-11, John 10:10

Be Prepared Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Apr 4, 2023

Disciples are expected to be prepared spiritually, globally and personally to meet the Lord. Being more watchful of personal life is important. He is Coming!

Holy Week Series Matthew 24:1-8: Be a Prepared Disciple Introduction: Matthew 24 has a Prophecy related to the destruction of the Temple and the destruction of the world orders; natural calamities as foretold by Jesus Christ. The Disciples were asked to be prepared to meet any eventuality in life ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

"Filled!"

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Aug 24, 2005

This sermon concludes part one of a series on who we are in Christ based on Ephesians 1-3. It focuses on the magnitude of God’s love for us and Paul’s prayer that we be filled to overflowing with the knowledge of this love.

“FILLED” “Empty” or “Full”? Which would describe you this morning? Perhaps that’s not fair. You may feel half-full and are quite fine with that. I thought my tank was better than half full this week until I realized it was nearly empty. My Dad instilled in me a quirky ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Mennonite