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

Sermons on Avoiding Worldly Pursuits:

showing 3,196-3,210 of 48,664
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
  • Joshua Blackmon avatar

    Wounds To Wonder

    Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Jul 30, 2023
     | 1,627 views

    The Shoulders of Christ are wide enough to carry all our burdens.

    Title: Wounds to Wonder Introduction: The prophet Isaiah has so many beautiful insights into the suffering of our Lord and the glory that follows. Isaiah 53:4-6 KJV "Surely he hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows: yet we did esteem him stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted. 5 ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Derek Geldart avatar

    Powerless Religion Or Spirit-Filled Life

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on May 24, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 602 views

    The sermon challenges believers to reject hollow religiosity and instead pursue a Spirit-filled life marked by inward transformation, daily surrender, and the visible fruit of the Holy Spirit.

    Powerless Religion or Spirit-Filled Life 2 Timothy 3:1-5; Ephesians 5:15-18; Galatians 5:22-26 In an age when appearance often replaces authenticity, and spiritual reputation can mask spiritual emptiness, we must ask ourselves how does one identify the highly religious among us? Is it not often ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ray Ellis avatar

    Set Godly Goals Series

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Mar 12, 2003
    based on 31 ratings
     | 10,631 views

    Judas Iscariot started out as a person of vision as he followed Jesus the Messsiah. Something happened that changed the course of his life and serves as a warning to every Christian.

    Set Godly Goals -Crucial Lessons from the Life of Judas- Matthew 26:6-14 John 13:18-30 During the past several Sundays we have been learning lessons from Biblical Leaders. We learned from Gideon how to respond to God’s call to become a “Mighty Warrior of God.” We saw in the life of David a ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Clark Tanner avatar

    "Not Spiritually Arrogant" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Mar 27, 2006
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,810 views

    Sermon 2 in a study in the Sermon on the Mount

    “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” I recount below an overheard conversation. For reasons that will become apparent I have excluded names or any personal references. In this conversation one person asked another why it was that we, and by ‘we’ I mean here at ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Orthodox

  • Samuel Chandar avatar

    Living On The Edge

    Contributed by Samuel Chandar on Sep 28, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,265 views

    Christian Character is both built and brought out when your life is on the edge - Discover God's amazing provision for you and me in this journey....

    Living on the Edge: The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy - Martin Luther King Jr. If your true worth is to be assessed using your character as a yardstick; where do you stand? Who is ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Methodist

  • Rev. Duraimony Dickson avatar

    The Power Of Integrity

    Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Aug 7, 2025
     | 244 views

    Integrity is more than honesty; it is the unwavering commitment to righteousness when no one is watching. It is choosing God’s standard over our convenience.

    The Power of Integrity - Genesis 39:1-15 Two weeks ago, we reflected on the life of Joseph. Even in the darkest valleys, the Lord was with him. Today, we will focus on a critical trait that not only sustained Joseph through adversity but also ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Andy Grossman avatar

    Sanctified Sins

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Mar 4, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,518 views

    Sins of the sanctified and what to do about them.

    “Sanctified Sins” March 8, 2015 Philippians 1:27 “Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or only hear about you in my absence, I will know that you stand firm in the one Spirit, striving together as one ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Holiness

  • Clark Tanner avatar

    "The Cave Of Adullam"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Oct 6, 2002
    based on 80 ratings
     | 50,842 views

    Those who would experience Christ’s victory in this life must gather to Him outside the ’camp’.

    C. H. MacKintosh pointed out that there are three rests spoken of in Scripture. The first, is the rest which we, as sinners, find in the finished work of Christ to take away the penalty for our sins. The second is a rest we are called to at the present, which, as saints, we find in being ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Orthodox

  • Tom Blasco avatar

    What Is Christian Maturity?

    Contributed by Tom Blasco on Apr 18, 2006
    based on 16 ratings
     | 34,692 views

    How can we tell if someone is spiritually mature or not? How can we tell if one is really spiritual or not? The bible gives us a simple, straightforward and overlooked way we can tell.

    What is Christian Maturity? Introduction As we grow and mature, there are four stages of growth and development 1. Infancy 2. Childhood 3. Adolescence and 4. Adulthood We can look at someone and tell how physically mature they are In the Christian life, there are two stages not four They ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Michael Stark avatar

    The High Cost Of Friendship With The World Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 18, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 19,202 views

    Friendship with the world is enmity with God. Can any Christian truly afford the price demanded so that we can be friends with the world?

    JAMES 4:4 THE HIGH COST OF FRIENDSHIP WITH THE WORLD “You adulterous people! Do you not know that friendship with the world is enmity with God? Therefore whoever wishes to be a friend of the world makes himself an enemy of God.” Ouch! James is not nice! He calls fellow Christians harsh names ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Fredric Lozo avatar

    The Blessing Of God On Filial Piety Series

    Contributed by Fredric Lozo on Jan 3, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 7,301 views

    This Sermon is #23 from Rev. Andrew Lee’s SERMONS published in 1803 by Isaiah Thomas, Jr. at Lisbon, Connecticut.

    INTRODUCTION: The entire book Andrew’s Lee’s Sermons is available free at Project Gutenberg as e-Text #15031. SERMON XXIII. The Blessing of God on Filial Piety. Jeremiah xxxv.19. "Therefore thus saith the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel, Jonadab, the son of Rechab, shall not want a man ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Peter Chan avatar

    Temptations Along The Way Series

    Contributed by Peter Chan on Mar 10, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 11,362 views

    To learn from Jesus how we may deal with temptations in our lives: Be Scriptural, Be Straightfoward, Be Submissive.

    Prinsep Street Presbyterian Church Sunday Worship Service 13th February 2005 Text : Luke 4:1–13 (cf. Matthew 4:1–11) Title : Temptations Along the Way Introduction There was a poor village pastor who was mad at his wife for being a spendthrift. He angrily confronted his wife with the receipt ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • David Moore avatar

    No Flies On Us

    Contributed by David Moore on Apr 6, 2001
    based on 61 ratings
     | 10,817 views

    To show the ways in which believers are tempted to compromise our distinctiveness

    No Flies On Us by Pastor David Moore, Braehill Baptist Church, Belfast, Northern Ireland Text: Exodus 8:20-32 Introduction: We have all heard that old joke “Waiter what’s this fly doing in my soup?” “I believe it’s the breast stroke sir.” All of us have enjoyed the series of “fly in my soup,” ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Fred Sigle avatar

    How To Deal With Church Conflicts Series

    Contributed by Fred Sigle on Jan 13, 2023
     | 2,354 views

    A study from the book of James. This study is inspired by Rick Warren's book: Developing a Faith that Works, Book of James Volumes 1 & 2.

    ILLUSTRATION: I’m sure most of you have heard of the Hatfields and McCoys, two famous (or infamous) FEUDING FAMILIES from the hills of Pikesville, Kentucky. (Actual photo of the Hatfields taken in 1897.) Now, what you might not know is this famous FAMILY FEUD lasted for a DECADE—and it started ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Sean Lester avatar

    Poor In Spirit, Rich In God's Kingdom Series

    Contributed by Sean Lester on Jan 2, 2004
    based on 87 ratings
     | 12,990 views

    Sermon one of a series through the beatitudes of Matthew chapter 5. Theme: God favors people who depend upon Him for their lives.

    The Poorer the Richer Rev. Sean Lester January 4, 2004 Morning Service Matthew 5:3 "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven." (ESV) Introduction: This is the first statement that Jesus makes in what we have come to call the Sermon on the Mount. As we begin this ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Pentecostal