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

Sermons on Challenge:

showing 2,521-2,535 of 47,905
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
  • Vince Miller avatar

    Spiritual Leadership In The Home Series

    Contributed by Vince Miller on Dec 30, 2018
     | 5,516 views

    Spiritual leadership in the home is one of our primary environments of leadership and by far the most challenging. It's often a hard topic for men to even talk about.

    "There is no such thing as a self-made spiritual leader. A true leader influences others spiritually only because the Spirit works in and through him to a greater degree than in those he leads." J. Oswald Sanders "Likewise, husbands, live with your wives in an understanding way, ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan avatar

    Herod Agrippa And His Rule Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Mar 8, 2021
     | 2,420 views

    Early Church was going through very challenging times during King Herod Agrippa 1. But God took control of the Church and blessed the Church to grow, word to spread.

    Acts 12:18-24 Herod and his activities 12:18-20 Herod’s Unlearned Lessons 12:21-23 Herod’s Inhumane Activities 12:22-23 Herod’s self-glory and God’s intervention Acts 12:18-19 a. Herod’s unlearned lessons Herod was a political person with a political agenda of ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Methodist

  • Joseph Ondu avatar

    The Names Of Jesus At Christmas

    Contributed by Joseph Ondu on Dec 12, 2024
     | 864 views

    The names of Jesus also challenge us to live in response to His identity. If He is Emmanuel, then we are never alone, and we are called to bring His presence into the lives of others.

    The Names of Jesus at Christmas Names carry significance, and in the Bible, they often reveal something profound about a person’s character, mission, or identity. This is especially true of the names of Jesus, which reflect His divine purpose and the hope He brings to the world. At Christmas, we ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Wrong About Authority

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 14, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 844 views

    When Jesus was challenged to name His authority to teach, he exposed His interlocutors as incapable of assessing His answer even were He to deign give it.

    “When [Jesus] entered the temple, the chief priests and the elders of the people came up to him as he was teaching, and said, ‘By what authority are you doing these things, and who gave you this authority?’ Jesus answered them, ‘I also will ask you one question, and if you tell me the answer, then ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    The Cost Of Worldliness

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Nov 29, 2025
     | 262 views

    One of the greatest challenges confronting the modern believer is the subtle pull of worldliness. In every generation, the spirit of the world seeks to compete with the Spirit of God for the attention, affection, and loyalty of the believer.

    THE COST OF WORLDLINESS – Why Friendship with the World is Enmity with God By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: James 4:4 “Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? Whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Dr. Jonathan Vorce avatar

    The Unmerciful Servant

    Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Dec 2, 2025
     | 60 views

    Unlike parables about the kingdom's structure or future, this one challenges us personally. It asks, “What is the character of someone who belongs to God’s kingdom?”

    Introduction • Today, we’ll explore “The Parable of the Unmerciful Servant.” • Unlike parables about the kingdom's structure or future, this one challenges us personally. It asks, “What is the character of someone who belongs to God’s kingdom?” • At its heart, this parable addresses the ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Todd Tenaglia avatar

    Talent: What's In Your Hand Series

    Contributed by Todd Tenaglia on Jun 13, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 481 views

    God has given each of us a unique set of gifts, abilities, and resources. The challenge for us is to figure out the best way to use them for the glory and advancement of the Kingdom.

    1. Opening a. Illustration: ?A story about our beautiful garden at home and my inability to care for it. ? Overgrown with weeds that choke the beautiful flowers until I learn how to care for it. ? A gardener inherited a plot of land. Some areas were rocky, some fertile, but every inch could be ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Benjamin Utomo avatar

    New Year 2023

    Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Dec 31, 2022
    based on 5 ratings
     | 15,131 views

    Many people enter this year with pessimism and worry. God wants us to enter this year with an optimistic attitude, even though there will be many challenges that we will have to face this year.

    Happy New Year! Let's read Joshua 1:1-9. Many people enter this year with pessimism and worry. They see how the situation is still bad right now. They may also read or watch the news about the predictions for 2023, which are primarily pessimistic. For example, Bloomberg's Kristine Aquino ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • David Owens avatar

    Bear With One Another Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Feb 6, 2023
     | 3,344 views

    Getting along with each other can be a real challenge. The worthy life we are called to includes bearing with one another. Doing so requires humility, gentleness, and patience.

    Introduction: A. As you know, we are preaching through the “one another” commands of the New Testament as we try to grow in our ability to have relationships God’s way and be the church as it ought to be. 1. Today we are going to talk about “bearing with one another.” 2. Lord willing, in a later ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Transformed By Truth: A Call To Humility Romans 12:3 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 1, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,110 views

    Romans 12:3 challenges us to adopt a mindset of humility, recognising our true worth in God’s eyes and understanding our place in His grand design.

    Transformed by Truth: A Call to Humility Romans 12:3 Introduction Today, we will delve into a powerful and transformative message from the Apostle Paul in Romans 12:3. This verse challenges us to adopt a mindset of humility, recognising our true worth in God’s eyes and understanding our place in ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jon Daniels avatar

    Put Off - Put On Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Aug 12, 2024
     | 1,448 views

    Based on Colossians 3:5-17 - Challenges hearers to consider the importance of putting off the "garments of garbage" & putting on the "garments of grace."

    “PUT OFF – PUT ON” Colossians 3:5-17 FBCF – 8/11/24 Jon Daniels INTRO – Hospital visit mid-afternoon Tue. Decided to stop at Broad Street Bakery to grab a cup of coffee & work on sermon some. Tuxedo rental store upstairs in Banner Hall. On chalkboard downstairs – “In a tuxedo, I’m a star. In ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Is God's Word Strange To You? thumbnail

    Is God's Word Strange To You? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 5, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 61 views

    The sermon urges us to embrace God’s Word even when it challenges us, reminding us true faith means letting God, not ourselves, define truth.

    Some words woo us with comfort; others confront us with change. When the Lord speaks, His words carry weight that wakes us up. We sense His sentences brushing the dust off our Bibles and the haze off our hearts. Sometimes the pages feel prickly, passages puzzle us, and precepts press against our ...read more

    Scripture:

    Topics:

  • Uncomfortable Truth thumbnail

    Uncomfortable Truth PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 22, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 89 views

    True discipleship means trusting and following Jesus even when his words challenge us, because only he offers the life our hearts truly need.

    Friends, I’m so glad you’re here. Some of us arrive with hearts humming like a highway—noise and nagging worries at every mile marker. Others walk in weary, wanting a word that steadies the soul and stills the storm inside. Jesus meets us here. He speaks not to impress but to impart life. He ...read more

    Scripture:

    Topics:

  • Jon Daniels avatar

    Celebrate With Joseph & Mary Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Dec 11, 2023
     | 1,297 views

    Based on Matthew 1:18-25 - Challenges hearers to consider the ramifications of Joseph & Mary's obedience to the Lord & how that applies to our lives.

    “CELEBRATE WITH JOSEPH & MARY” Matthew 1:18-25 FBCF – 12/10/23 Jon Daniels INTRO – 2012 movie –“A Christmas Miracle.” And there certainly are many things connected to the Christmas story that are miraculous. That’s why we are spending this month in this series entitled, “Come Celebrate ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jon Daniels avatar

    Come & See! Go & Tell!

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Apr 21, 2025
     | 418 views

    Easter sermon based on Matthew 28:1-7 - Challenges hearers to come & see the cross, the tomb, & the stone. Then go & tell that Jesus is alive!

    “COME & SEE! GO & TELL!” Matthew 28:1-7 FBCF – 4/20/25 Jon Daniels INTRO – 2 things we’ve been praying about for today: That those who are here today who have never truly trusted in Christ alone for their salvation will be blown away by the love, GRACE, & mercy of God & be saved ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist