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

Sermons on Avoidance:

showing 4,336-4,350 of 28,851
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
  • Dan Cormie avatar

    The Light Of The World

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Feb 28, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,864 views

    In this one we explore one of the ways Jesus is revealed to us in scripture as we set our hearts on the author and finisher of our faith.

    Dakota Community Church March 2, 2008 The Light of the World For some people it is just a holiday weekend, others see it as a time to get new clothing or to start thinking about spring, for many of the kids (and not just a few adults I would guess) its all about the chocolate; but for you and I, ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Aubrey Vaughan avatar

    'talking With God' Series

    Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Jun 25, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 8,259 views

    Fourth in the series of Christian basics entitled firm foundations this one is called ’Talkling with God.’

    Phil 4:4 – 7. Talking to God You might remember the song by Bobby Mcferrin ‘Don’t worry, be happy!’ We find that most people worry unnecessary Statistics show that; 40% worry over things that don’t happen; 30% of people worry over the past that can’t be changed. 12% worry about untrue criticism ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Eyriche Cortez avatar

    Becoming A Woman Of Impact

    Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Oct 8, 2007
    based on 16 ratings
     | 29,073 views

    To become a woman of impact, a Christian woman must set an example in the way she live and she must encourage other women.

    Happy Mothers’ Day! How did it all start? This special day for mothers go all the way back to the 19th century. Meet Anne Marie Reeves Jarvis. She was a daughter of a Methodist Minister in Virginia. Tragedy brought out the best in her. Four out of her six children died of various diseases. All ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • James Newell avatar

    Could You Not Tarry One Hour?

    Contributed by James Newell on May 3, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 23,504 views

    This sermon deals with God’s call to His Church to pray a minimum of 1 hour daily.

    A 7-year-old little girl had just won $2.00 for her memory work in Sunday school, which included scriptures, prayers, the Apostle’s Creed, etc. After the morning service, the pastor’s wife congratulated her. The little girl proudly announced, "And I put it all in the morning’s offering!" "My, ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Methodist

  • James May avatar

    Steadfast And Unmoveable

    Contributed by James May on May 16, 2004
    based on 110 ratings
     | 55,222 views

    The Word of God and the Lord Jesus Christ are our absolute reference points for this life. We must remain steadfast and unmoveable in our commitment to obedience of the Word and trust in Jesus.

    STEADFAST AND UNMOVEABLE There is a story that goes like this: Years ago, before the day when she was moth-balled and transformed into a floating museum in Honolulu, Hawaii, one of the largest, most powerful battleships that the world has ever known, the USS Missouri, was cruising off the coast ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Let The Spirit Enhance Your Self-Control Capacities

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 21, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,754 views

    The Holy Spirit gives us a special grace of self-discipline that comes with being completely controlled by the Spirit of God. Ask the Lord to help you overcome your natural tendency to shy away from what God wants you to think, do and become.

    Let the Spirit Enhance Your Self-Control Capacities 1 Thessalonians 5:6-18 Illustration: SPIRITUAL POWER In a seminary missions class, Herbert Jackson told how, as a new missionary, he was assigned a car that would not start without a push. After pondering his problem, he devised a plan. He ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Eyriche Cortez avatar

    Conflict Resolved Series

    Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Sep 13, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,867 views

    We are called to make and maintain peace

    Conflict is part of our lives here on earth. Our Lord Jesus Himself said, “Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows.”[1] The question is not if but when are we going to have conflicts. If you notice it, a small issue can even escalate into a big fight. It seems making peace is easier ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Robert Leroe avatar

    The Gold Standard

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Sep 7, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,518 views

    Our Lord reframes an ancient code, moving it from passive compliance to active obedience. He calls us to go to practice an unselfish standard of fairness/righteousness. This is what He did. And this is what He empowers us to do.

    James Cash Penny started a general merchandise store in Kemmerer, Wyoming in 1902, which he built into a multi-billion dollar enterprise on the guiding principle of the Golden Rule. For years J.C. Penny stores were called “Golden Rule stores”. It was Mr. Penny’s belief that ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Congregational

  • Joseph Lai avatar

    The Restoration Of Father God

    Contributed by Joseph Lai on Sep 18, 2010
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,768 views

    To those who are lost and living under slavery to the power and curse of Sin, the Word is saying “Come make peace with God.” To those who do have salvation through accepting Jesus, God is saying “learn what you have been restored with and live by it.”

    “But the father said to his servants, Bring forth the best robe, and put it on him; and put a ring on his hand, and shoes on his feet...” (Luk 15:20) This is a well known parable, most Christians have either heard of it or study on it. And there is still a lot for us yet to learn and ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Martin Wiles avatar

    Grace And Sensitivity Part Ii Series

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Jun 13, 2011
     | 3,693 views

    Immature and legalistic believers can be very nitpicky, so how far does God expect us to bend when we encounter these situations?

    Romans 14:11-23 Introduction: A. Where do we draw the line in being sensitive to other’s interpretations of the Bible or to their traditions when they conflict with our own? How do we handle those things the Bible is silent on? B. Do we have to change our lifestyle or beliefs on some matter ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Davon Huss avatar

    Speaking The Truth In Love

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 21, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,400 views

    A sermon on Ephesians 4:15 (Some material adapted from Bible.org from Richard Strauss)

    Sermon for 9/20/2009 Ephesians 4:15- Speaking the Truth in Love Introduction: Jacqueline Bay- My son Zachary, 4, came screaming out of the bathroom to tell me he’d dropped his toothbrush in the toilet. So I fished it out and threw it in the garbage. Zachary stood there thinking for a moment, then ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David McNally avatar

    Four Causes Of Sin

    Contributed by David Mcnally on Sep 22, 2009
    based on 18 ratings
     | 34,234 views

    Does Jesus really want us to cut off our hands, and feet, and gouge out our eyes, and if we did, would that prevent us from sinning? No, what we need is a heart transplant, that only the Holy Spirit can perform.

    Mark 9: 43 – 47 Sermon – What causes people to sin? Jesus here in Mark 9 is in the last stages of his earthly ministry; soon he will make his triumphant entry into Jerusalem; and soon after that he will be betrayed, arrested and killed. In earlier chapters of Mark’s Gospel we have read how he ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ernesto Tinajero avatar

    What Is The Kingdom Of God?

    Contributed by Ernesto Tinajero on Jun 29, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,083 views

    Matt 4.12-23 What is the Kingdom of God? Is it now or in the future.

    They called her their troubled one, or their feisty one. She had wild flyaway hair much like that of a punk rocker, but jet-black. And she was only, at the oldest, a couple of weeks old. So small, she looked as if she could fit in one hand. The ICU nurses all took turns trying to comfort her. You ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Lutheran

  • K. Edward Skidmore avatar

    The Census Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jul 10, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,273 views

    Sermon #6 in the Untold Stories of the Old Testament series comes from 1 Chronicles 21 and relates the account of David's Census which led to the deaths of 70 thousand of his troops.

    Series: Untold Stories of the Old Testament #6 Date: CHCC: July 1, 2012 Title: The Census Text: I Chronicles 21 INTRODUCTION: Today’s “untold story” is about King David. I Chronicles 21:21 says this: Satan rose up against Israel and incited David to take a census of ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "What Are The Odds?"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 12, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,743 views

    A sermon about trusting in God.

    John 6:1-21 “What are the odds?” On August 31, 2005, the FEMA Regional Director emailed the Director regarding the situation in New Orleans following Hurricane Katrina. He wrote: “Sir, I know that you know the situation is past critical. Here are some things you might not ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: United Methodist