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

Sermons on Being Enlightened:

showing 178,051-178,065 of 178,581
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
  • C. Philip Green avatar

    Deborah: A Mother In Israel Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 7, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,947 views

    If you want God to use you to restore your broken world, proclaim His Word, provoke trust in that Word, and praise the Lord.

    One Sunday, a couple of years ago (2018), Ben and Jackee Belnap noticed an important envelope containing $1,060 mysteriously missing. For the previous year, University of Utah football fans had been saving money to pay back Ben's parents for season tickets, and that money was in the ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    The Trials Of Jesus Christ Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 2, 2020
     | 5,702 views

    The trials of Jesus Christ show us: 1. The evil results of rejecting Jesus. 2. The excellent reasons for receiving Jesus. 3. The essential revelation we have in Jesus.

    The Trials of Jesus Christ The Gospel of John John 18:12-24, John 18:28-40 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - May 16, 2018 (Revised June 2, 2020) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to John 18. Here Jesus allowed Himself to be arrested by an army of probably over a thousand men. ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Maze avatar

    Does God Hate Homosexuals? Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 12, 2021
     | 3,786 views

    Two people of the same sex can try to get that deep kind of completion through a sexual friendship, which is homosexuality. The Bible says you can’t get that kind of completion, the completion we’re talking about in marriage, from somebody of the same sex.

    Thank you for joining for this important topic, provocatively titled, “Does God Hate Homosexuals”? Two forces are colliding in the political and cultural landscape of our day: religious liberty and homosexuality ideology. White House press secretary Sean Spicer said on Thursday that freedom of ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    America's Great Heritage And Hope

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 2, 2021
     | 3,751 views

    How to find the hope we need: 1. Remember how God has rescued His people (vs. 1-3). 2. Cry out for God's compassion (vs. 4-7). 3. Trust in God's truth (vs. 8-13, 1-4).

    America's Great Heritage and Hope Psalm 85:1-13 Cornerstone Church - July 4, 2021 *Today we celebrate our Declaration of Independence from England on July 4th, 1776. On that same day over in England, King George III wrote these words in his diary: "July 4th, 1776: Nothing happened ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brad Bailey avatar

    Everybody Has A Part Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 10, 2021
     | 5,353 views

    Everybody Has a Part Series: When It’s Time to Move FORWARD Brad Bailey, May 16, 2021

    Everybody Has a Part Series: When It’s Time to Move FORWARD Brad Bailey, May 16, 2021 Intro Welcome… new and old alike. I am so glad that you are connecting... as I believe it is such a significant time to be coming together... whether in-person or online…as we are in a unique and extended season ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Responding To The Asbury Revival

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Feb 20, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,002 views

    How should we respond to the Asbury Revival? This message draws principles from 1 Kings 18:41-46 seeking to answer that question.

    Intro On February 3, 1970, God’s glory came down in the chapel service at Asbury University in Wilmore Kentucky, near Lexington.i This proved to be one of several manifestations of the Spirit as the Jesus Movement Revival spread across America.ii The Jesus Movement was the greatest revival that has ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Dr. Craig Nelson avatar

    The Physiology Of Faith - Class 2 Series

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Apr 16, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,455 views

    III. Developing a Great and Intimate Relationship with God, the Son IV. Developing a Great and Intimate Relationship with God, the Holy Spirit

    CLASS 2 III. DEVELOPING A GREAT RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD THE SON - JESUS Now that you have had a glimpse of God the Father, it’s time to understand who God the Son is. A. Write down the answers to these questions: 1. Who is Jesus? 2. Is He your personal Savior? 3. Is He ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Everyone Giving Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on May 1, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,239 views

    No one can give everything, but everyone can give something.

    EVERYONE Giving 2 Corinthians 9:6-15 Rev. Brian Bill April 29-30, 2023 When a dad and his family came into church one weekend, the son saw his dad put a one-dollar bill in the offering box. As they were driving home after the service, the father started complaining: “I didn’t like the music, the ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    Always Trust In The Goodness Of God! Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 22, 2022
     | 3,604 views

    Always trust in the goodness of God! 1. Because He hates injustice. 2. Because He shares in our sorrows. 3. Because He cares about our rest. 4. Because He cares about our other needs too.

    Always Trust in the Goodness of God! The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 14:1-14; Mark 6:7-34 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared June 22, 2022) BACKGROUND: *Matthew 14:1-14 reports on the terrible murder of John the Baptist. Herod the Tetrarch had John arrested, thrown into prison, and eventually ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    Make The Most Of God's Compassion! Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 29, 2022
     | 3,141 views

    How can we make the most of God's compassion? 1. Believe in Jesus Christ (Matt 14:13-14; John 6:25-41). 2. Be a channel of the Lord's compassion (Matt 14:15-16). 3. Put everything under the Lord's control (Matt 14:17-18). 4. Follow the Lord's commands (Matt 14:19-21).

    Make the Most of God's Compassion! The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 14:13-21; John 6:25-41 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared June 29, 2022) BACKGROUND: *Today in Matthew 14, we will focus on some of the Lord's amazing miracles. But first, think about how many miracles Jesus worked. In John ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Young avatar

    The Big Idea Of Easter

    Contributed by Ed Young on Jul 6, 2022
     | 1,458 views

    In this Easter Sermon, Pastor Ed Young uses the illustration of the IDEA (Inspiration Dilemma Evolving into Action) to show us God's big idea of salvation.

    THE BIG IDEA OF EASTER APRIL 17, 2022, 11:15AM ED YOUNG Thank you for having the idea to attend one of our many Easter Services at Fellowship Church. How are you guys doing? We all have ideas. You had an idea about the outfit that you have on. I had an idea about the safari jacket. We have ideas ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • C. Philip Green avatar

    Expect The Unexpected Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 6, 2023
     | 3,788 views

    Life is unpredictable, so expect to be surprised.

    A few years ago (2017), authorities apprehended a group of Minnesota teens for attempting to steal a cake from a local grocery store. The teens were embarrassed, but even more so when they discovered the cake was fake—it was a cardboard display cake. The grocery store owner decided not to press ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Rodney V Johnson avatar

    We Walk By Faith - Not By Sight

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jun 11, 2023
     | 14,837 views

    Walking by sight is something we have all perfected. We believe when we see the proof. However, we are called to walk by faith, believing without the proof. This message is about taking Jesus at His Word and believing.

    We Walk By Faith – Not By Sight Scripture: Second Corinthians 5:7; Hebrews 11:1; Mark 7:25-30 The title of my message this morning is “We Walk By Faith – Not By Sight.” Last week I talked to you about casting all of your cares on Jesus. At the end of that message I asked each of you to try ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • David Owens avatar

    Desperate Faith Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jun 12, 2023
     | 3,751 views

    In today's section of Mark, we see the desperation of two individuals who believed that Jesus could help them. Their faith in Jesus led them to humbly come to Him for help. Their faith was rewarded and our faith in Jesus will be rewarded as well.

    Introduction: A. I read a story about a little girl named Tess went to her bedroom one day and pulled her glass jelly jar bank from its hiding place in the closet. 1, She poured all the change out on the floor and counted it carefully. a. After placing the coins back in the jar and twisting on ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    Are You Missing God's Best For Your Life? Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 10, 2022
     | 3,035 views

    1. Have I measured the value of my life? (vs. 24-26). 2. Have I determined my destiny? (vs. 26). 3. Do I recognize my responsibility before God? (vs. 27). 4. Am I trusting Jesus when I don't understand? (vs. 28). 5. Am I focused on Christ's return? (vs. 27-28).

    Are You Missing God's Best for Your Life? The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 16:24-28 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared September 10, 2022) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 16. This chapter began with Christ-rejecting Pharisees and Sadducees trying to trap Jesus by asking Him for a ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist