Sermons on The Emptiness In Your Soul:

Resurrection Power

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 2, 2002

There are more hymns celebrating the cross than the open tomb which might lead some to think Jesus’ death was more important than His resurrection. But, how important is the resurrection to us?

OPEN: Women: are there times when your husbands don’t seem to be paying attention? One man wrote: The ears are a marvelous creation: A piano has 88 keys, but each of your ears has a range of 1500 keys. They are so finely tuned that you can hear the blood running through your vessels. The ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Belt Of Truth: Truth Changes From Person To Person Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 4, 2023

Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, which will enable you to know truth, live by truth, and not be destroyed in your soul by lies that make it into your heart.

THE ARMOR OF GOD AND THE LIES OF THE ENEMY The Belt of Truth: Truth Changes from Person to Person Ephesians 6:10-18 #armorofGod INTRODUCTION… “Dad, you are in the Army?” (p) My whole life growing up, my dad was active duty Army. I do not have a memory growing up that does not have the U.S. Army ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Is Joy And How Do I Find It?

Contributed by Daren Mitchell on Jul 11, 2013

Joy is a Spirit gift; a power that provides supernatural ability to not only endure but to experience hope; to know in your soul the reality of heaven.

I’ve had some happy days in my life. I was very happy when the Denver Broncos won Superbowls in 1997 and 1998. I was happy they day I married Kristi, and of course when my kids were born I was happy. Last Friday night when Jared came home from the hospital from his last chemo treatment, I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:16-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Death In The Pot

Contributed by Norman Lawrence on Aug 23, 2002

Man today is trying to give humanistic answers to spiritual problems to solve the emptiness of the soul, but it cannot be done.... The answer may often sound right, look right, and even be politically correct, but we realize that apart from Jesus Chris

"Death In The Pot" 2 Kings 4:38-41 Someone has observed that we live in a “cut-flower civilization” today. We speak of justice, morals, peace, and ethics, but do not establish a rooted foundation in God. Therefore there is little left to sustain a purposeful life. Things can look good on the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:38-41, Proverbs 16:25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus Risen (John 20)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 11, 2025

To whom did Jesus first appear after His resurrection? Let's look at John 20.

Who did Jesus first reveal Himself to after His resurrection? Do we believe the important declaration that Thomas made about Jesus? Let’s look at John 20. Who came to the tomb early that Sunday morning? Early in the morning of the first day of the week, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"Sharing The Resurrection"

Contributed by Lance Hostetter on Apr 2, 2013

This sermon focuses on how to share the resurrection with the unchurched.

Title: Sharing the Resurrected Lord Text: John 20:1-18 Purpose: To encourage evangelism Introduction: I am a second generation Christian. Not only did I grow up in a home where my parents were both believers, but my dad was also involved in full-time ministry. I was a MK (missionar kid, ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Saved – Saved From What?

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Feb 16, 2013

We ask people “Are you saved?” expecting them to understand what we are talking about. When asked, the response we get might be “Saved? Saved from what?” What does it mean to be saved? If we are saved, from what are we saved?

Saved – Saved From What? Romans 10:1-13 Often we use terms that we assume others know exactly what we are talking about. One of these words is “saved”. We ask people “Are you saved?” expecting them to understand what we are talking about. When asked, the response we ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Easter - At The Tomb

Contributed by Melvin Newland on May 6, 2015

I want us to put ourselves in the sandals of the disciples. For some that will be easy because despair is not foreign to you. Bur for others, that may be more difficult because . . .

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2017) TEXT: Matthew 27:57-66 The disciples must have been devastated. They had been inspired by His teachings. And they had decided to follow Him. It had not been an easy road, but they had willingly left families, homes, & ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:57-66

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Your Will Be Done Series

Contributed by Ed Gratton on Aug 12, 2018

Sixth in a series on the Lord's Prayer

1 Your Will Be Done Week 6 The Lord’s Prayer Matthew 6:9-13 Some wise person said, “The investment of a self-centered life yields no dividends that are satisfying or eternal.” Today, we’re taking a look at the next part of the model prayer Jesus gave to his disciples. He gave this example of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-11

Denomination: Christian Church

The Happiest Of Endings Series

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 4, 2023

Mark concludes his Gospel in chapter 16 with the angel's announcement at the empty tomb, and then the appearances to Mary, the two disciples, and then the eleven apostles. Finally, he declares Jesus return to heaven and His work in and through the apostles as they carried out His mission.

Introduction A. In an old poem called “The Widow in the Bye Street,” John Masefield depicts a scene of heartbreaking agony. 1. He depicts a young man about to be executed by hanging for crimes he had committed. 2. In the crowd witnessing this fatal event was his mother. 3. As the trap door ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

And This Is Your Condemnation

Contributed by Arliss Beavers on Aug 9, 2008

It’s not your sins you commit that will condemn you to hell, it’s your choice of choosing darkness instead of (over)light, thus producing an addicted to sin producing man.

1-21-07 Sermon: and this is your Condemnation Jn 3: 16 - 20 (V19*) YOUR SINS: MURDER, RAPE, ADULTRY, FORNICATION, STEALING, INCEST, WITCHCRAFT, HUMAN SACRIFICES, WILL NOT CONDEMN YOU TO HELL ACCORDING TO THE WORD OF GOD. Whoremongers, adulterers, liars, thieves, fornicators etc cannot go to ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-20

Denomination: Church Of God

God At Work In Spirit Filled People

Contributed by Dan Stires on Apr 30, 2018

This message deals with Evangelizing the community who desperately needs to hear about coming to Jesus Christ. The fullness of the Holy Spirit in a Christians life is the power to witness to the unsaved.

God at work through Spirit-filled People Text: Acts 2:37-42 Introduction: 1. After watching the Upwards Sports film last Sunday morning, I wanted to follow this with a sermon and I want to ask you some serious questions: Why should we bother with the families of this area? Why should we do ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:37-42

What Pentecost Means To You And Me Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jun 8, 2014

Pentecost was the day the Holy Spirit came to indwell believers. This sermon examines Pentecost's meaning in the church and history, as well as what it means to believers personally.

What Pentecost Means to You and Me Series: Acts Chuck Sligh June 8, 2014 TEXT: Acts 2:1-13 – “And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. 2 And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Temple Theology Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Mar 3, 2016

The way that the temple was used in redemptive history is a reminder of how easy it is for religion to become hollow, or for ritual to rplece a relationship with God.

You can listen to the full message here:- http://www.nec.org.au/listen-to-a-sermon-series/kings-series/ Message 1 Kings 8:22-53 “Temple Theology” How important is the temple in the life of the Israelites? We need to realise that Tabernacle (portable) = Temple (permanent) Expand Reminder of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 8:22-53

Denomination: Baptist

Your Weakness Is Not Your Failure But Your Means For Strength In Jesus

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Mar 8, 2018

When we fall we shouldn't stay down but rise up in the name of Jesus and move on

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: YOUR WEAKNESS IS NOT YOUR FAILURE BUT YOUR MEANS TO STRENGTH IN JESUS John 18:25-27 King James Version (KJV) 25 And Simon Peter stood and warmed himself. They said therefore unto him, Art not thou also one of his disciples? He denied it, and said, I ...read more

Scripture: John 18:25-27

Denomination: Charismatic