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

Sermons on Athletes:

showing 3,091-3,105 of 5,703
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
  • Perry Greene avatar

    Wronged By Riches Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 29, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,717 views

    Wealth is neither good nor bad. It is how we use it that matters. James gives a strict warning to the wealthy on dealing with their priorities in their riches and their abuses of people.

    1. Several guys were in the locker room of a private exercise club. They were all talking when a cell phone lying on the bench rang. One man picked it up without hesitation, and the following conversation ensued: "Hello?" "Honey, It’s me." "Oh, hi dear!" "I’m at the mall two blocks from ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    You Have (Just) My Word

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Sep 23, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,080 views

    Why do we not trust God's word when he says we are forgiven?

    You Have (just) My Word Sept 18, 2011 John 4:43-54 Intro: What would you accept from someone else at just their word? A promise to meet up for coffee? – probably yes. A friend who needs $50 to make it to payday, but will pay you back as soon as he gets paid? – maybe yes, if you ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jay McCluskey avatar

    At (@) The Name Of Jesus

    Contributed by Jay Mccluskey on Dec 30, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,556 views

    Characteristics of Jesus that we can associate with His name.

    AT (@) THE NAME OF JESUS Philippians 2:5-11 We can only imagine how carefully God chose those who would be the earthly parents of His son…the ones who would do for this most holy child what all parents do for their children: feed them, clothe them, protect them. Yet one of the most common ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Perry Greene avatar

    Perseverence Pays Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 31, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,806 views

    Faithful perseverence is the key to surviving our trials.

    Runner’s World (8/91) told the story of Beth Anne DeGiantis’s attempt to qualify for the 1992 Olympic Trials marathon. A female runner must complete the 26 mile, 385 yard race in less than two hours, forty-five minutes in order to compete in the Olympic Trials. Beth started strong but ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Curry Pikkaart avatar

    A Guaranteed Superiority

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jun 10, 2011
     | 4,212 views

    Why is Jesus superior to what was?

    “A Guaranteed Superiority” Hebrews 8:6-13 There are many types of guarantees. There are lifetime guarantees, good for as long as you live. There are limited guarantees, good for only certain things or times. There are ‘hopeful guarantees’ – such as an athlete ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Andrew Moffatt avatar

    Pentecost, Attributes Of The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Jun 19, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,396 views

    Some of the attributes of the Holy Spirit as described in the New Testament.

    The attributes of the Holy Spirit Interestingly last week we talked about the festival of Pentecost and referred to some experiences people had had of the Holy Spirit at work in their lives. If we look into the work and attributes of the Holy Spirit we see that the Holy Spirit does not work alone ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Rodney Coe avatar

    Strength For The Journey Series

    Contributed by Rodney Coe on Feb 12, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 17,983 views

    What we were and are because of Christ.

    Strength for the Journey Colossians 1:21-29 If you got a letter from someone in prison a man you personally have never met and he stepped on your toes about surrendering to the Lordship of Christ how would you respond? That’s exactly what happened here. Paul head led Epaphras the pastor of ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Gaston avatar

    Forgive Or Be Crippled

    Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 19, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,515 views

    In Mark 2, Jesus told the crippled man that his sins were forgiven. What if his continuing injuries resulted from his refusal to forgive the person responsible for his injuries? Like him, we must forgive or our unforgiveness will cripple us!

    FORGIVE OR BE CRIPPLED Mk. 2:1-12 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: THE BASS BOAT 1. Boudreaux won a bass boat in a raffle drawing. He brought it home & his wife looked at him & said, “What you gonna do wit dat? There ain’t no water deep enough to float a boat within 75 mile of here”. 2. ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Monty Newton avatar

    What Was Most Important... Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Apr 6, 2015
     | 6,847 views

    What was most important... still is!

    Title: What Was Most Important Text: I Corinthians 15:1-9 Thesis: What was most important, still is! I passed on to you what was most important and what has also been passed on to me. Christ died for our sins, just as the Scriptures said. He was buried, and he raised from the dead on the third ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Eulogy--Arthur Swaney Iv

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Oct 13, 2014
    based on 3 ratings
     | 10,129 views

    This is the eulogy of a young man who was killed during a robbery attempt. I don't know if he was saved or not, but he did have the opportunity to hear the truth of the gospel during his life.

    Arthur Roderick Swaney IV (10-10-2014) The world was a different place in 1993 when Arthur Roderick Swaney IV was sent into the world by the hand of God to make a difference in the lives of people. Whether we know it are not, the Scriptures tell us that all of us are put together in our ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Labor Of Love

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Dec 5, 2012
     | 17,275 views

    A labor day sermon about our calling in the world.

    September 2, 2012 Colossians 3:23-24 Labor of Love Well, summer’s pretty much over. In a few more weeks the leaves will begin to change color and fall to the ground. Temperatures will turn cold and we’ll see that weird white stuff on the ground. Labor day weekend signifies a shift ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Flury avatar

    Sacrificial Devotion

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Dec 6, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,442 views

    How devoted to Christ are you? Christ’s call to discipleship is one of sacrificial devotionThe lives of Mary, Abraham and Paul provide us with examples of what it means to be sacrificially devoted to God.

    Sacrificial Devotion Luke 1:26-38 In Luke 14:33, Christ declared, “Whoever of you does not forsake all that he has cannot be My disciple.” Christ’s call to discipleship is one of sacrificial devotion. Is your commitment to Christ only token or completely total commitment? If ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Lance Hostetter avatar

    A Heart Like Joseph

    Contributed by Lance Hostetter on Dec 25, 2012
     | 4,019 views

    This sermon calls all believers to demonstrate behavior like Joseph in time of stress.

    A Heart Like Joseph Matthew 1:18-25 Introduction: Circumstances have the potential to change us. Traumatic events have a lasting effect on our lives. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Maybe: The divorce of our parents. A sudden loss! A difficult upbringing—a the trial of one of the most ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Monty Newton avatar

    Why I Am A Christian

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Jan 7, 2013
     | 10,098 views

    CHristians have been chosen by God and called to be part of God's plan to make Christ known in and for the world.

    Title: Why I Am a Christian Text: Ephesians 3:1-12 Thesis: Christians have been chosen by God and called to be part of God’s plan (to make him known in and for) the world. Epiphany, the 12th day after Christmas, celebrates the visit of the three kings or wise men to the Christ Child, ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Danny Janes avatar

    Surrounded By Something Better - Funeral Message For Charles Shirah

    Contributed by Danny Janes on Jan 9, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 17,544 views

    Funeral message for a male believer. Ideal for an avid sports fan.

    SURROUNDED BY SOMETHING BETTER Funeral Message for Charles Shirah Text: Hebrews 12:1-2 As I started to prepare for Charles funeral today – there was a passage of scripture that just kept coming to my mind. That’s not really odd itself. But the unusual thing was that I’ve been ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Wesleyan