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

Sermons on Avoidance:

showing 5,401-5,415 of 28,915
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
  • Alan McCann avatar

    Does God Hate Sex? Series

    Contributed by Alan Mccann on Feb 20, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,083 views

    God created sex and gave it as a gift for heterosexual marriage. outside this boundary it is sinful and destructive in life

    WHY DOES GOD HATE SEX? I CORINTHIANS 6 VERSES 12-20 Allow me to give you some statistics – you might be shocked by these. These statistics come from a survey carried out within the Christian church, amongst leaders and lay people – please remember that as you listen to them. 64% struggle with ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Todd Stiles avatar

    The Second-Hand Syndrome Series

    Contributed by Todd Stiles on Mar 1, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,871 views

    See what it means to be a first-hand follower and how that can persuade second-hand skeptics.

    “The Second-Hand Syndrome” Luke 24:1-12 The more I analyze and scrutinize the Gospel, the more I am amazed that people don’t believe it. It is historical, evidential, logical, and personal. Yet, the enemy’s blinding tactics keep working and people continue to resist God’s Word, saying “No” to the ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Woolsey avatar

    0808 Trinity Viii: False Prophets And The Three Confessions Series

    Contributed by Mark Woolsey on Jul 29, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,953 views

    The role of the prophet today and how to discern between true & false ones.

    Sermon: False Prophets and the Three Confessions Text: Matt 7:15-21-23 & Ro 8:12-17 Occasion: Trinity VIII Who: Mark Woolsey Where: Providence REC When: Sunday, July 29, 2007 May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, my strength and my redeemer. ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Getting Along With Others Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 4, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,055 views

    Sermon for International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church. We’re to bless and not blast those who persecute us.

    Getting Along With Others Romans 12:14 Rev. Brian Bill 10/4/09 Have I ever mentioned to you that there’s a lot of persecution for Packer fans here in Illinois? I’ve told my dad this many times but I’m not sure he really believed me until last Sunday afternoon when my parents came down from ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Paul's Missionary Heart -- Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 15, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,201 views

    By examining Paul’s heart, we see the heart of a missionary.

    Scripture Today we continue and come to our penultimate study in Romans. Let’s read Romans 16:1-24: 1I commend to you our sister Phoebe, a servant of the church at Cenchreae, 2that you may welcome her in the Lord in a way worthy of the saints, and help her in whatever she may need from you, for ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Quint Pitts avatar

    Rotten Eggs Series

    Contributed by Quint Pitts on Oct 17, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,885 views

    A look at the reality of Hell. This is part of a series of sermons to equip Christians to answer some of the popular objections to Christianity in our culture.

    Roll Video “Hell” Immediately following announcements. No introduction. ROTTEN EGGS Serving Up Omelets—Part 3 If there is one idea or doctrine in the bible that I would like to erase, it would be the subject of my message today. When I get to heaven, if I find out that there is this loophole ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: *other

  • Ryan Akers avatar

    Many Are Afraid- Herod’s Fear Series

    Contributed by Ryan Akers on Dec 3, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,414 views

    You never seem to hear about people saying they are afraid of Jesus but truth is not only were people afraid of Jesus when he was born but millions are still afraid of him today.

    Jesus. What Child is This? Part 1- Many Are Afraid- Herod’s Fear Matthew 2:1-18 One of the most interesting emotions I think humans experience is fear. It’s an emotion that goes up and down all the time. Sometimes we love it and look for it (movies, roller coasters, extreme sports) and sometimes ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    How Many People Go To Heaven? Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 3, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,305 views

    A look at the surprising, scary words of Christ that few will be saved.

    “Everyone Goes To Heaven, Right?”: One of the most telling, surprising, shocking statements that Jesus ever made is that only a few find salvation. - Matthew 7:13-14; Luke 13:22-30. - You could say that this section (along with vv. 24-27) is the “invitation” of Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. He is ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Welch avatar

    Lost And Found And Celestial Parties

    Contributed by David Welch on Dec 2, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,370 views

    Message on the lost and found parables of Luke 15.

    “Lost and Found and Celestial Parities” Luke 15:1-32 Introduction When thoughts become a pattern of thinking they sprout attitudes. Attitudes blossom into behavior. Behavior becomes habit. Habit becomes character. Transformed living cannot take place without ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Steve Ely avatar

    Gluttony, Sloth, And Anger Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,173 views

    We are taught to cover up. We use Tide Sticks, plastic surgery, and White-Out. However, God always seems to call our dirt into the light! This revealing series challenges us to expose the filth in our lives.

    “Dirt” Part 3 – Gluttony, Sloth, and Anger I. Introduction How did your homework go? Did you count your blessings? Did you build safeguards for lust? We have been discussing the fact that we don’t like to have our dirt exposed. Now, I must admit that we don’t mind everyone else’s dirt ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Steve Ely avatar

    Survivorman Part 2

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,528 views

    Livin’ Thru The Dry Times. Learn survival lessons and tips.

    SurvivorMan Pt. 2 I. Introduction One of the lessons that I won’t spend any time on but want to mention to you after that clip is that are times in the dry moments of your life that you have to do things you wouldn’t normally do. There is a flip side to that as well. There are times in the dry ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Harold Hansen avatar

    The Act Of Marriage Series

    Contributed by Harold Hansen on Jan 7, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,118 views

    Lesson 5 on the home

    LESSON 5 THE ACT OF MARRIAGE Genesis 2:24 Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh. Today’s lesson covers an extremely important aspect of marriage. “Sex ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Finitzer avatar

    Praise His Holy Name Series

    Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Jun 10, 2008
     | 5,759 views

    God alone is worthy of our praise and our adoration.

    Cornerstone Church February 26, 2006 “Prayer 101 - Lord, Teach Us To Pray” Series LESSON 2: “PRAISE HIS HOLY NAME” Matthew ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • David Flowers avatar

    Jesus On Casual Divorce Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Jul 9, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,355 views

    Part 6 of a 13 week series Hearing Jesus Again. This message looks at what Jesus says about divorce.

    Jesus On Casual Divorce Part 6 in series Hearing Jesus Again Wildwind Community Church David Flowers June 14, 2008 Dallas Willard writes: “Divorce, if it were rightly done, would be done as an act of love. It would be dictated by love and done for the honest good of the people involved. Such ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • David Flowers avatar

    Jesus On Cheek-Turning Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Jul 10, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,098 views

    Part 8 of a 13 week series Hearing Jesus Again. In this last direct contrast between the old righteousness and the new righteousness, Jesus takes on the topic of how we respond to personal injury–how we act when someone has wronged us, or is intending to.

    Jesus On Cheek-Turning Part 8 in series Hearing Jesus Again Wildwind Community Church David Flowers July 5, 2008 Let’s summarize where we’ve been. We started our series on Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount by discussing why it’s important to really give Jesus a new hearing. The following week we ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Free Methodist