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

Sermons on Abstain:

showing 586-600 of 3,006
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
  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Living As A Pilgrim In This World Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 26, 2025
     | 165 views

    The life of a believer is often described in Scripture as a pilgrimage—a journey through a foreign land with a glorious destination in view.

    LIVING AS A PILGRIM IN THIS WORLD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Hebrews 11:13-16 Supporting Texts: 1 Peter 2:11, Philippians 3:20, Psalm 119:19, John 17:14-16, Colossians 3:1-4 INTRODUCTION: The life of a believer is often described in Scripture as a pilgrimage—a journey through a foreign ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Chris Swanson avatar

    Church Laziness While Waiting For God

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 1, 2022
     | 1,738 views

    What is Laziness? It is being unwilling to work or being idle. Here is where Paul admonishes the church against laziness.

    There were a few people falsely teaching the Thessalonian church that being as Christ was returning soon, people should stop working, lay aside any responsibilities, quit planning for the future, and just sit back and wait. Be that as it may, their absence of action just drove them into ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    Seek The Lord. Abridged.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 12, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 575 views

    Responding to the call of God.

    SEEK THE LORD. Isaiah 55:1-9. The Bible is full of wonderful gracious invitations. ISAIAH 55:1 begins with a call to the thirsty to come to the waters. This is in order to quench, not a physical thirst, but a spiritual thirst. Those who seek to be made righteous through the Lord Jesus Christ are ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Donald Whitchard avatar

    Doing Those Things That Please God, Part 2 (Matthew 6:18-34)

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Dec 18, 2024
     | 330 views

    This is a continuation of the teachings of the Lord Jesus gives in His "Sermon on the Mount" as written in Matthew 5-7.

    After the Lord Jesus presented the "model prayer" (vv.9-15) as an aide in helping us talk to God the Father in love, devotion, and faith, He turned His attention to the issue of fasting or abstaining from food or a particular activity for a period of time as an act of worship and ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Lowe avatar

    Marriage And Sex Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Nov 11, 2018
     | 5,873 views

    Paul in no sense advocated celibacy, except in certain situations and circumstances, and even in those cases it was merely "allowable," and not commanded.

    December 3, 2012 Commentary on First Corinthians By: Tom Lowe Lesson 6.1: Marriage and Sex Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7.1-7.7 1 Cor 7.1-7 (KJV) 1 Now concerning the things whereof ye wrote unto me: It is good for a man not to touch a woman. 2 Nevertheless, to avoid fornication, let ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Timothy Peck avatar

    Honoring Our Spiritual Leaders Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Dec 10, 2001
    based on 136 ratings
     | 80,359 views

    Four ways to honor our spiritual leaders.

    When I was writing my dissertation last year and earlier this year I had to read over 100 different books and articles about leadership. One of the authors I encountered again and again was Dr. Warren Bennis, who teaches at leadership USC. One of the more interesting books by Dr. Bennis is called ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Timothy Peck avatar

    Wise Up About Alcohol Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jun 18, 2002
    based on 149 ratings
     | 11,633 views

    Three actions to take in order to wise up about alcohol and other kinds of drugs.

    I always feel a little strange on Memorial Day weekend. You see, when I was as sophomore in high school, my parents went away for Memorial day and left me at home alone. Big mistake!  I threw the party to end all parties. There were people there I’d never seen before, a band, people drinking beer ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Daniel Richter avatar

    The Laws Of The Kingdom Pt. 3: The Secrets Of A Healthy Christian Series

    Contributed by Daniel Richter on Oct 10, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,480 views

    Christ explains the new rules of the Kingdom of God.

    Laws of the Kingdom Pt.3 The Secrets of a Healthy Christian Sunday, May 21st, 2006 We were visiting with my mother a while back and we were sitting around on a Sunday night and someone saw that the Oscars were on. I had never really watched the Academy Awards for any length of time before and it ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Ron Freeman, Evangelist avatar

    Pure Religion

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Nov 3, 2015
    based on 31 ratings
     | 10,683 views

    To establish that “pure religion” is not a feeling, but a faithful service to others by those who live daily to remain pure and unspotted from the world. Pure religion has it origin from the Word of God; not from the words of men!

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Perceived Religions 2. Pure Religion 3. Practices of Religion Remarks. 1. James speaks of “pure religion” that which is undefiled, what it is not; what it is; and what are it practices. He writes: “If any man among you seems to be religious, and ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    3rd Sunday Of Advent, Year B. Series

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 1, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,511 views

    DECEMBER 17th, 2023.

    Isaiah 61:1-4, Isaiah 61:8-11, Psalm 126:1-6, Luke 1:46-55, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24, John 1:6-8, John 1:19-28 A). A GARDEN OF JOY. Isaiah 61:1-4, Isaiah 61:8-11. Imagine yourself in ancient Israel celebrating that most solemn of feasts, the day of Atonement. This, however, is not just any old ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Troy Borst avatar

    Quench Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Jun 14, 2021
     | 3,561 views

    1 Thessalonians 5:19 says “Do not quench the Spirit.” How do we obey that? How do we stay hungry and thirsty for God? How do we feed the flame of the Holy Spirit in our lives?

    QUENCH 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28 #1Thessalonians5 INTRODUCTION… The Word Quench (etymonline.com/search?q=quench) Some words in the English language are just weird or sound strange. “Nugget” is a weird word. “Fungus,” “kerfuffle,” “cattywampus,” are also weird words. Some words sound bad but ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    What Matters Most In The Christian Life? Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Nov 26, 2021
     | 6,582 views

    What matters most in Christian life? 1. Remembering that Jesus is our Judge (vs. 10-12). 2. Walking in the love of God (vs. 13-15, 20-21). 3. Pursuing God's priorities (vs. 16-19). 4. Seeing the importance of faith (vs. 22-23).

    What Matters Most in the Christian Life? The Book of Romans Romans 14:10-23 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared November 26, 2021) (Revised Mar. 23, 2023 to add Scriptures on the Judgment Seat of Christ) BACKGROUND: *Remember that Romans 12 marked a big shift in Paul's letter to the Christians ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ron Freeman, Evangelist avatar

    Departure From The Faith (Full) Series

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Apr 14, 2017
    based on 8 ratings
     | 15,885 views

    To establish that the Holy Spirit predicted a “departure from the faith” that resulted in religious apostasy and the rise of denominational institutions throughout the world. This lesson describes the failures of the Reformation Movement and the successes of the Restoration Movement.

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. The Retraction Movement 2. The Reformation Movement 3. The Restoration Movement Remarks. 1. In this lesson we will be discussing the theme: “The Departure from the Faith.” It should be noted that Paul begins our lesson describing “the retraction movement” or “the departure ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Steve Malone avatar

    Go Fast And Live

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Feb 4, 2003
    based on 81 ratings
     | 4,525 views

    This sermon is about the practice of fasting. (The Life - part 10)

    Go Fast And Live The Life – part 10 The Practice Of Fasting QUESTION – what do you want to be when you grow up? Who do you want to do when you grow up? When Bruce Jenner grew up – he wanted to win a gold medal in the decathlon in the Olympic games. But in 1972 in the games in Munich Jenner ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    Fly High - Acts Part 13 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 27, 2006
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,640 views

    The book of Acts teaches us that disagreements in the Body of Christ are normal and it matters for all eternity how you handle them.

    “Fly High” – Acts part 13 On the Lighter Side of Life: Thesis: The book of Acts teaches us that disagreements in the Body of Christ are normal and it matters for all eternity how you handle them. Scripture Text: Acts 15:1-41: 1Some men came down from Judea to Antioch and were teaching the ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational