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

Sermons on Cause Of Criticism:

showing 346-360 of 93,956
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
  • Donald Whitchard avatar

    The Week That Changed The World: The Day Jesus Conquered His Critics Series

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jul 3, 2021
     | 2,336 views

    In His final week of public ministry, Jesus confronted a series of challenging questions His enemies attempted to use as traps. One question dealt with the issue of paying taxes to Caesar. Jesus' surprising answer would settle the issues of loyalty and obligation to both God and Caesar.

    Jesus had spent the first days of His final week shaking up the status quo concerning the worship of the LORD, the reverence due to the House of God, and to recall its purpose. He exposed the moneymaking schemes of the religious leaders, rebuked their practices, and drove out the merchants who ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • C. Philip Green avatar

    Facing Hardship Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 10, 2021
     | 4,697 views

    If you want to face the hardships it takes to have a life that matters for Christ, arm ourselves with His attitude, choose to abandon your sin, expect abuse, and anticipate God’s approval.

    George, age 92, and Jane, age 89, were all excited about their decision to get married. They went for a stroll to discuss wedding plans, and on the way, they passed a drugstore. The elderly couple entered the store where George asked to speak to the owner. “We're about to get married,” George ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Mark Opperman avatar

    I Can See Clearly Now Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Nov 9, 2015
    based on 2 ratings
     | 11,848 views

    When we lay aside a critical spirit, our vision becomes clearer helping us see God’s plan for us and for those around us.

    I Can See Clearly Now… Matthew 7:1-5 "Do not judge, or you too will be judged. 2 For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you. 3 "Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother's eye and pay no attention ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Carl Palatino avatar

    Peter Vindicates Himself Before The Church In Jerusalem

    Contributed by Carl Palatino on Oct 8, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,548 views

    it plays an important role in proving the distinction between Israel and the church and explaining the worldwide mission of the church.

    PETER VINDICATES HIMSELF BEFORE THE CHURCH IN JERUSALEM Acts 11:1-18 Introduction: Luke documented this recognition in this pericope because it plays an important role in proving the distinction between Israel and the church and explaining the worldwide mission of the church. Body: I. PETER ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Larry Turner avatar

    Be As Gentle As A Camel Series

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Oct 21, 2013
     | 5,652 views

    When criticism is leveled toward you, your best response is gentleness. That is strength under control.

    This week has been a bit stressful for me. We have had some unrest in our church body. Some negative comments have been made. We have lost a major player in our worship team along with his family. I, as the pastor, was taking the heat for things I really could not understand. However, I want you to ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Foursquare

  • Patrick Nix avatar

    Grace For The Pace Series

    Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jul 13, 2010
     | 4,058 views

    We receive Vertical Grace –rel. w/ God; We relate Horizontal Grace – rel. w/ people. You’re either a grace giver or a grace killer (do you distribute it or expect it?)

    *We receive Vertical Grace –rel. w/ God; We relate Horizontal Grace – rel. w/ people *You’re either a grace giver or a grace killer (do you distribute it or expect it?) - I’m afraid the world isn’t as interest in Christ because of Christians… “soured” - Churched have a “Let me out” attitude – ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Denn Guptill avatar

    The Doctor Is In. Who's Speaking Into Your Life? Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Mar 24, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,944 views

    Lucy is best known in the Peanuts comics for her five cent advice, which is neither helpful or uplifting. Different people spoke into Nehemiah's life and he had to decide who he would listen to.

    The Doctor is In I don’t know if Lucy is anyone’s favorite character in the Peanut’s universe. But the reality is that we all either know a Lucy or are a Lucy and if you are a Lucy there is really no way to see that as complimentary. Lucy is not a nice person, she calls ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Miles Mc Pherson avatar

    Who Is Jesus Really? Part 6 Series

    Contributed by Miles Mc Pherson on Dec 12, 2013
     | 4,639 views

    Christ’s critics did more to validate the fact that He was God than to disprove the fact that He was God.

    Let’s see your bibles, let’s see our bibles, word. Let’s see your pens, bring out your pens and your lesson plan, lesson plan. Let’s turn to Matthew 26, Matthew 26. Someone comes up with an idea and they go – Well I don’t know and they have 20 reasons why it ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • David Owens avatar

    Planning And Praying Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Mar 16, 2020
     | 5,177 views

    This sermon on the second half of Romans chapter 15 gives us insight into how to make plans to serve the Lord, and how to carry them out with prayer, like the apostle Paul did.

    A. Once there was a young woman who brought her fiancé home to meet her parents. 1. After dinner, her mother told her father to find out more about the young man, so the father invited the fiancé to his study for a talk. 2. “So what are your plans?” the father asked the young ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Alan Perkins avatar

    Are You Dancing To Their Tune?

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 30, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,909 views

    Many people want you to dance to their tune, to order your life according to their convictions and demands. Some of them are in the church. But the freedom that we have in Christ releases us from being slaves to the opinions of others, and even requires it.

    This morning, I’d like us to consider a passage of Scripture in which Jesus makes an astute observation about the social and religious culture of his day. It’s a fairly brief remark, but one that is full of significance for us today, because it gives us a perspective on how to react to criticism ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Elmer Towns avatar

    Attacks From Within And Without Lesson 13 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 28, 2017
     | 7,320 views

    What to do after a great answer to prayer.

    A. THE INNER SIN OF ISRAEL RETURNS – EXODUS 17:1-7 1. Some problems come from circumstances. “There was not water for the people to drink” (17:1). a. Time of year. b. Hadn’t God led them? c. Weren’t they in a desert? 2. What was their past sin? ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Sorrow And Vanity Versus Life In Christ

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 30, 2025
     | 156 views

    We know what brings happiness, and it's not more and more "stuff."

    Eighteenth Sunday in Course 2025 It’s always a challenge to interpret a public proclamation that begins with the word “If,” as today’s reading from St. Paul does. He tells the church at Colossae (and us) “If you were raised with Christ, seek what is above, where Christ is seated at the right hand ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Catholic

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Devilution: Erosion Of Mankind--The Question Of First Cause Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Sep 12, 2004
    based on 36 ratings
     | 4,432 views

    New Evolution Series: This week the Genesis Space Capsule came crashing down to earth…It’s crash is symbolic of the crash the theory of Evolution encounters when it drives by the intersection of the Bible, God’s Word! Powerpoint at website.

    DEVILUTION: (EVOLUTION’S EROSION OF MANKIND) The Question of First Cause (Genesis 1:1) [Note: You have to view the PowerPoint Slideshow available at our website for download in order to get this message...the visuals are powerfully helpful!] This week the Genesis Space Capsule came crashing down ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Stanley Vasu avatar

    The Lord Causes His Church To Triumph Over The Enemy

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Aug 2, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,649 views

    THIS SERMON IS ABOUT HOW THE LORD IS BUILDING HIS CHURCH AND CAUSES HIS CHURCH TO TRIUMPH OVER THE ENEMY

    THE LORD CAUSES HIS CHURCH TO TRIUMPH OVER THE ENEMY ************************************************************* OUTLINE 1. THE LORD IS BUILDING HIS CHURCH AND THE ENEMY WILL NOT PREVAIL OVER THE CHURCH 2. THE LORD HAS DESTROYED THE WORKS OF THE DEVIL AND WANTS US TO TRIUMPH OVER THE ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • John Lowe avatar

    Withered Hand Healed; Causes Another Sabbath Controversy Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 16, 2017
    based on 2 ratings
     | 13,811 views

    The controversy over the Sabbath began in the fields when His disciples plucked ears of corn and ate them while the Pharisees watched.

    -AD 28- Galilee Title: Withered Hand Healed; Causes Another Sabbath Controversy Matthew 12:9-14, Mark 3:1-6, Luke 6:6-11 The controversy over the Sabbath began in the fields when His disciples plucked ears of corn and ate them while the Pharisees watched; see Chapter 13. Now the scene switches ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist