SermonCentral Logo SermonCentral Logo Sermon Central
Sermons
Free Sermons and Sermon Outlines for Preaching :

Sermons on 1988:

showing 121-135 of 2,088
Filter Results
Close Filters

Scripture

Rating

Date

Denominations

  • Show more

Language

Structure

Sermon Type

Audience

Popular Preaching Resources

New Sermon Series Now Available

Everything you need for your next series

AI Sermon Generator

Generate sermon ideas with a safe, secure tool for solid preaching.

Biblical Sermon Calendar

Customizable sermon manuscripts for verse-by-verse preaching

Sermon Research Assistant

Free custom sermon in 5-10 minutes!

Topical Sermon Calendar

Preach with creativity and impact throughout the year

Funeral Sermon Generator

Create a personalized, heartfelt funeral sermon

Sermon Kits for Preaching

Faithful to the Finish

Peter's final call to a young and growing church

Grace and Glory

A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter

Entrusted

Gifts, risk, and the return of the King

  • Try PRO

    Confident Preaching

    Try PRO free and preach with confidence when people need it most.
    Free to start now
  • Ernie Arnold avatar

    Twinkle Twinkle Little Star Series

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Nov 1, 2023
     | 2,589 views

    This is part of a Christmas Season - focusing on the S of Christmas - The Star, The Shepherds, The Stable and the Savior

    Scripture: Matthew 2:1-10 The S’s of Christmas – Sermon Series +The Star of Bethlehem +The Shepherds +The Stable +The Savior The Star – What can we learn about Our Savior through the Sign, the Symbol and the Siren of the Star of Bethlehem. INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Nazarene

  • John Williams III avatar

    The Sure Foundation (1994)

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Oct 24, 2022
     | 2,009 views

    Matthew 7:24-29 is a Biblical parable that points to the necessity for obedience. In that parable, Jesus illustrates His point through three things in that passage of scripture which are the construction site, the storm's test and the results of the test.

    THE SURE FOUNDATION Text: Matthew 7:24-29 "It is told that [Horatio] Nelson [1758-1805] was famous for his courtesy to defeated enemies. [He was one of England's most famous Naval heroes.] On one occasion a defeated captain came on to Nelson's quarter-deck as a prisoner. ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    Doesn't It Make Sense To Live Together Before Getting Married?

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jan 7, 2002
    based on 36 ratings
     | 3,735 views

    An examination of some of the major problems that arise when couples ignore God’s guidance and choose to live together before marriage.

    Two Preliminaries: 1. Sex was God’s idea - it is a wonderful gift from Him. 2. God gave us guidance on how to best enjoy this gift. - Genesis 2:24. What Are The Problems With Living Together? 1. Living together doesn’t “divorce-proof” your marriage. - “. . . a recent research summary ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Frederick Meekins avatar

    Lessons In Apologetics #5: Deism

    Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Oct 26, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,497 views

    Lessons In Apologetics #5: Deism

    The tests or methodologies of epistemology are just the first step into the realm of Apologetics. These, in turn are applied to the assorted worldviews. The first worldview examined will be Deism. As with Christianity, Deism believes that God created the universe and set it up to operate in ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Tim Gibson avatar

    Our Daily Bread

    Contributed by Tim Gibson on Nov 23, 2000
    based on 127 ratings
     | 4,568 views

    How does God’s provision come. Extracting principles from the life fo Elijah as to God’s provision.

    (1) INTRODUCTION: God promises us ’daily bread’ (Matt 6:11) which starts with the WORD of God (Matt 4:4). Many times we don’t receive God’s promised provision as we don’t keep His Word or we receive provision but not from the Word of God and miss God’s will. The Prodigal Son is an example of ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: *other

  • Glen Lawhun avatar

    To Die Is Gain

    Contributed by Glen Lawhun on Sep 12, 2004
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,209 views

    If you would die today where would you spend eternity? There is life after death. Death is the greatest part of living. When the good Lord decides to call His people home there is happiness in Heaven. But if death befriends one who is out side of Christ,

    Topic: Death Subtopic: Preparation for Index: 2162 Date: 7/1996.1634 Title: News Too Late A man had a checkup and then went in to see his doctor to get the results. The doctor said he had bad news and worse news for him, which did he want to hear first? The man was a bit nonplussed and ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ron MacArthur avatar

    The Davinci Code Trap

    Contributed by Ron Macarthur on May 24, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 1,833 views

    A look at the enemies purpose for the DaVinci code book and film.

    The DaVinci Code Trap The year was 1988 and the film The Last Temptation of Christ had been released. The Christian world was in a fury over this Christ bashing movie. Immediately books were written, films produced and preachers fired up their sermons to preach against this thing the church ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Denn Guptill avatar

    Is This The Day? Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Aug 23, 2004
    based on 31 ratings
     | 5,075 views

    A look at the reality and timing of the Day of the Lord

    The Day of the Lord. That phrase is mentioned 19 times in the bible and of those 19 four of them are in the book of Joel. Not bad for a book that only has three chapters. That may be indicative of the importance that Joel placed on that particular occurrence. But who was Joel and what do we ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Travis Markes avatar

    His Return Series

    Contributed by Travis Markes on Nov 10, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 18,234 views

    Eight sermons that deal with eight unique characteristics of Jesus. Got the idea from Joe Causey.

    “Eight Unique Characteristics of Jesus” “His Return” Luke 12:35-48 There’s a story about a lady who married a banker. He died and left her some money. She was looking for a little fun, so she married an actor, but he died a few years later. Then, she met a preacher and married him. She commented ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Matthew Kratz avatar

    The Living Stone Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 26, 2021
     | 4,816 views

    God’s construction involves 1) Living Stones (1 Peter 2:4-5a), functioning as 2) Living Priests (1 Peter 2:5b), offering 3) Living Sacrifices (1 Peter 2:5c).

    Luke 19:28–40 28 And when he had said these things, he went on ahead, going up to Jerusalem. 29 When he drew near to Bethphage and Bethany, at the mount that is called Olivet, he sent two of the disciples, 30 saying, “Go into the village in front of you, where on entering you will find a colt tied, ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Other

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Being Salt Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 31, 2023
     | 2,426 views

    Immediately following the Beatitudes, Jesus turned the instruction from character qualities of his followers to their function in the world as salt and light. Matthew 5:13 warns about failing to function as salt.

    Intro We have found in our study of the Beatitudes that a certain kind of person is blessed (approved and favored by God). This follower of Christ has the same characteristics developed in him that we see in Christ. He is poor in spirit, mournful of anything that does not glorify God, meek, etc. It ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Richard Goble avatar

    Why Shepherds?

    Contributed by Richard Goble on Nov 16, 2007
    based on 101 ratings
     | 37,165 views

    The birth of Jesus Christ was not revealed to kings or rulers. It was not revealed to the religious elite. When God came to earth, He let the world know by announcing the birth of His Son to lowly shepherds.

    Why Shepherds? Luke 2:8-20 Introduction The birth of Jesus Christ was not revealed to kings or rulers. It was not revealed to the religious elite. When God came to earth, He let the world know by announcing the birth of His Son to lowly shepherds. Why? Perhaps He wanted the poor and outcast of ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    Pack Your Bags Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 6, 2004
    based on 40 ratings
     | 11,307 views

    We are to always be ready for the coming of the Lord!

    INTRODUCTION • Have you ever had a dream trip that finally was going to be a reality for you? Maybe you wanted to take that take a trip to Europe, or Disney World? • For me the first dream trip for me was going to be a trip to Busch Stadium to watch the Cardinals play. • I was in 5th grade. At ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rodney Coe avatar

    The Walk Of Maturity Series

    Contributed by Rodney Coe on Feb 16, 2015
     | 10,605 views

    Spiritual maturity will be evident in our prayer lives and our speech.

    The Walk of Maturity Colossians 4:2-13 In this last section of this wonderful book of Colossians we have the Apostle Paul’s final words to this church. This section speaks of the importance of spiritual maturity by giving us the two areas of our lives where spiritual maturity are evident, ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Flury avatar

    Ready Or Not - Here He Comes

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Feb 19, 2012
    based on 15 ratings
     | 18,338 views

    Jesus Christ is coming again. He warns us to be ready for His coming. The countdown to the Rapture of the church has begun and we need to realize that “Ready or Not” - here He comes!

    Ready or Not – Here I Come 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Introduction: When I was a child we played the game of hide and seek. One person was “IT” and they were the seeker, or person who would look for the other players who ran and hid. “IT” stood at the designated home ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist