Sermons on The Big Empty:

The Futility Of Empty Religion Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Mar 10, 2025

As Christians, we often find ourselves caught up in the routines of religion, attending church services, participating in rituals, and even performing good works.

As Christians, we often find ourselves caught up in the routines of religion, attending church services, participating in rituals, and even performing good works. However, if our lifestyle remains contrary to the teachings of Jesus Christ and the Holy Bible, we must confront the harsh reality that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-23, Galatians 5:22-23

Emptiness Without God

Contributed by Rev Silvester David on Jul 15, 2025

A life lived without God is empty and void....eventually becomes meaningless

INTRO: Concerning the ways of man, Solomon spoke with authority 1 Ki 10:23-24 So king Solomon exceeded all the kings of the earth for riches and for wisdom. 1. Solomon had the power and position to try every thing his heart desired. 2. Satan’s lie is that if you could only have this one more ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:2-4

The Pit Was Empty For A Reason PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 3, 2023

To explore the story of Joseph to illustrate God's sovereignty, the power of faithful prayer, and the fulfillment of God's promises, encouraging us to trust in God's divine plan regardless of our circumstances.

Good morning, family! Today, we are going to delve deep into a powerful story from the Old Testament that illustrates God's Sovereignty in our lives, the power of faithful prayer, and how God's plans and promises come to fruition. From the life of Joseph, we can glean precious wisdom to apply in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:23-24

Topics: God's Sovereignty

God's Miracles Series

Contributed by Dennis King on Dec 3, 2022

Within this essay you can read of 120 of God's miracles but have you stopped to consider all the little miracles that God formulates every day?

God's Miracles Often, just to stir up thoughts and inspirations on a particular topic, it's helpful to open an internet search of the New King James Version (NKJV) Bible just to find out how often the topical word appears. In support of this essay, the Hebrew term for “miracle” appeared, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Bigger

Contributed by Jason Winters on Aug 28, 2010

As I listened to Tomlin/Redman's new song, Our God, I was inspired to teach on how our God is so much bigger than the giants we face in this life.

God is Bigger then Peter came to himself and said, "Now I know without a doubt that the Lord sent his angel and rescued me from Herod's clutches and from everything the Jewish people were anticipating." Acts 12:11 I. God is Bigger than... our limitations Acts 11:1-4 Acts 11:15-18 Acts ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Joseph - Big Faith In A Big God - Week 2 Series

Contributed by Steve Greene on Mar 25, 2019

Joseph's life was filled with turmoil. He was an abandoned by his brothers, became a slave, accused of rape, and imprisoned. And yet, Joseph handled all of these situations with absolute faith that God was with him.

I want to ask you a question that can actually shape how you view all of life. Whether times are good, or times are bad, what would you do if you absolutely knew God was with you? When you are truly confident that God is with you, it changes everything. We are talking about what it means to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 41:1-8, Genesis 41:25-32, Genesis 41:38-41

Denomination: Nazarene

Joseph - Big Faith In A Big God - Week 3 Series

Contributed by Steve Greene on Mar 25, 2019

When an opportunity for revenge arrived on Joseph's doorstep, we see in him a level of faith and confidence in the sovereignty of God that can inspire us all to greater faith in God.

We have been studying the life of an Old Testament character by the name of Joseph. Joseph’s story is filled with such emotion. He encountered all kinds of turmoil. And yet, Joseph navigated every situation with absolute faith in God. Joseph’s story reminds us that… Sometimes God may seem ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 41:55-57, Genesis 42:5-8, Genesis 42:38, Genesis 45:1-8

Denomination: Nazarene

Joseph - Big Faith In A Big God - Week 1 Series

Contributed by Steve Greene on Mar 25, 2019

Joseph had unwavering faith in the midst of some of life's most difficult circumstances.

We have been talking about what it would look like for our faith roots to go deeper. Now it is time to get really practical. What does BIG faith look like in real life? For the next three weeks, we are going to focus on an amazing story of faith. It is the true story of a guy who lived almost ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

God Is Big Enough!

Contributed by Scott Bradford on Aug 12, 2010

This sermon illustraites that God is Big Enough to handle all our pain; all our sorrow; all our brudens!

In the book The Shack, by William P. Young, (a book I highly recommend reading) (especially if you have ever been angry with God over a hurt, or loss) a conversation takes place between the central character of “Mack” and Jesus… Jesus asks Mack “do you think humans are ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 80:1-19

Denomination: United Methodist

Inhabited By The Big G

Contributed by Nate Barbour on Feb 18, 2003

Learn the reality of the fact that God lives on the inside of us.

Inhabited by the Big G The Reality of God-in-me 1/22/03 I. Introduction A little girl sat at the breakfast table with her parents one morning. Dad was reading the newspaper. Mom was making waffles. The little girl sat, wide-eyed, staring at her orange juice. She thought for a minute, and then ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Big Story: Magnificat Series

Contributed by Danny Davis on Feb 7, 2014

Mary, a young virgin girl, is pregnant. Though the pregnancy is of divine action she is still in danger of human repercussions. Yet in the midst of what could be a tumultuous time for this young girl she chooses to focus on God and make Him bigger.

(ME) Good morning Odessa First! Merry Christmas! We are so blessed with all the Christmas decorations – it just looks beautiful around here. I guess you could say, “It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas!” First Time Guests – Introduction Christmas is my ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Too Big Not To Fall

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 31, 2011

Rom 12:3-8

TOO BIG NOT TO FALL (ROMANS 12;3-8) What is a church? The church is not a place but a people, an organism and not an organization, a community and not a club, a body and not a building. It’s more “who” than “what” or “where.” It’s been said: “I ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Big Bang Religion

Contributed by David Diyanni on Apr 9, 2011

Is the Big Bang a theory or a fact. Find out as we continue to explore what the Bible says about our origins.

The Big Bang ‘Something From Nothing?’ Introduction A. The reason I am teaching on the topic of evolution verses creation is so that you can get access to scientific information that the public schools are censoring for fear that it might show how foolish the teaching of evolution ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-31

Denomination: Vineyard

The Last Big Wave

Contributed by Todd Goodwin on Jun 22, 2001

Every young person can be sold out and committed to God by understanding three principles about a move of God.

S-ubject: The move of God C-entral Theme: Getting serious with God O-bjective: Every young person can be sold out and committed to God by understanding threeprinciples about a move of God. R-ationle: Principle #1: There is always a outcry for Repentance Principle ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:15-21, Joel 2:28-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Big Idea Of Easter

Contributed by Ed Young on Jul 6, 2022

In this Easter Sermon, Pastor Ed Young uses the illustration of the IDEA (Inspiration Dilemma Evolving into Action) to show us God's big idea of salvation.

THE BIG IDEA OF EASTER APRIL 17, 2022, 11:15AM ED YOUNG Thank you for having the idea to attend one of our many Easter Services at Fellowship Church. How are you guys doing? We all have ideas. You had an idea about the outfit that you have on. I had an idea about the safari jacket. We have ideas ...read more

Scripture: John 20:14, Psalm 139:17-18, Romans 6:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational