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

Sermons on Church Temptations:

showing 4,066-4,080 of 156,174
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
  • Ernest Canell avatar

    Four Characteristics Of A Godly Church

    Contributed by Ernest Canell on Jan 16, 2001
    based on 325 ratings
     | 30,092 views

    Do you want your church to be like God’s church?

    Four Characteristics of a Godly Church READ Acts2:42-47 Ask you what you might think a silly question— Do you want this church to be like God’s church? This question needs to be asked because the church of today is slipping. Did you know that the United States is the third largest unchurched ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: *other

  • Bob Briggs avatar

    Opposition Leads To Church Growth Series

    Contributed by Bob Briggs on Jan 16, 2001
    based on 74 ratings
     | 7,734 views

    Revisit what caused growth in the early church and apply it to what will bring growth to your church today.

    One thing which has characterized the church over history is opposition, and that opposition, rather than driving the church away, has provided for church growth. When your convictions come under fire, when they are tested, you will come to embrace them or reject them. When Christianity is ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Tony Miano avatar

    How To Avoid Playing Church

    Contributed by Tony Miano on Jan 25, 2001
    based on 124 ratings
     | 8,537 views

    We need to be people who have control of our tongues. We need to be people who willingly care for the less fortunate. And we need to be people who clean up our acts whenever the need arises.

    How To Avoid Playing Church James 1:26-27 Preached by Pastor Tony Miano Pico Canyon Community Church January 28, 2001 Introduction: This morning we’re going to be studying James 1:26-27. Over the last couple of weeks we’ve looked at how we can avoid fooling ourselves about our spiritual ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: *other

  • James Capps avatar

    Becoming A Church Of Excellence: Purpose Series

    Contributed by James Capps on Jan 30, 2001
    based on 155 ratings
     | 10,981 views

    What is the purpose of the Church? It is to reach, to win, to train and to send.

    The Purpose of the Church!" 2 Corinthians 5:1-7 Proverbs 19:21 Many are the plans in a man’s heart, but it is the LORD’s purpose that prevails. Proverbs 19:21 I really like that proverb…especially that no matter what we might plan…no matter how evil it may be…GOD’S PURPOSE PREVAILS! What ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Methodist

  • James Capps avatar

    Becoming A Church Of Excellence:missions Series

    Contributed by James Capps on Jan 30, 2001
    based on 361 ratings
     | 26,938 views

    Missions are the life blood of the local church.

    Church of Excellence: Missions! Acts 13:1-3 1 & Corinthians 16:5-9 Third in a Series We have the last two weeks been looking at how we can become a church of excellence How can we move from being a "nice" church…to a church that makes a difference? A couple of weeks I shared that I have heard ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Methodist

  • Mike Richardson avatar

    Speak Well Of God's Church

    Contributed by Mike Richardson on May 16, 2001
    based on 109 ratings
     | 5,349 views

    We must speak well of God’s church, God’s people, and God’s servants to promote a positive and healthy atmosphere within and without the church.

    Proverbs 16:24 “Speak Well Of God’s Church!” Intro: The tongue is a small flappy piece of meat…… (This message is not for your neighbor…..) ***A little boy just got saved and sat on a bench next to old man who looked upset. The little boy said to the man, "Sir, do you need to get ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • John Stensrud avatar

    Unity In The Church Through Humility

    Contributed by John Stensrud on Jun 11, 2001
    based on 84 ratings
     | 17,323 views

    An expository sermon that instructs us how to achieve unity in our churches

    Unity Comes Through Humility – Philippians 2.1-11 Meassage given by John Stensrud at Immanuel Baptist Church on Sunday, June 10, 2001 Tonto and the Lone Ranger were riding through a canyon together when all of a sudden both sides were filled with Indian warriors on horses, dressed for battle. The ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Otterstatter avatar

    Lord, Give Us Such A Church As This

    Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Jun 19, 2001
    based on 91 ratings
     | 7,930 views

    As the first Christian church described in Acts 2:42-47 was may our churches be.

    If there is one thing of which we have a great number in Tulsa it is churches. Have you ever looked through the Southwestern Bell Yellow Pages to see just how many churches there are in our community? There are sixteen full pages with churches listed on them. Some of these churches are very ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Duane Boehm avatar

    Who Or What Drives The Church

    Contributed by Duane Boehm on Oct 25, 2001
    based on 27 ratings
     | 3,725 views

    In today society we hear much about the work of the church. In this message we will see that it is the job of all members, not just the pastor or leaders.

    THE CHURCH--WHO OR WHAT DRIVES IT Eph. 4:1-16 Intro: why are you here? Why does our church exist? What is our purpose? Do we know? The church has a descriptive in God’s word of it’s job. I) THE CALLING walk worthily walk lowly walk in meekness walk in love walk in unity a) how long ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joe Durai avatar

    Divine Healing And Church Growth

    Contributed by Joe Durai on Oct 29, 2001
    based on 49 ratings
     | 14,713 views

    A Brief sermon on the present day Healing Ministry of our Lord Jesus Christ in the context of Church Growth

    HEALING MINISTRY & CHURCH GROWTH Healing constituted one-third of the earthly ministry of Jesus Christ. It was also an integral part of the apostles ministry. However, in today’s church, divine healing is a much neglected or disputed aspect of Christian ministry. Most churches do not have any ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Apostolic

  • David Yarbrough avatar

    "Incentive For The Church To Stay Focused”

    Contributed by David Yarbrough on Nov 12, 2001
    based on 96 ratings
     | 11,657 views

    It’s easy to start a Bible study; to start going back to church, to start a daily prayer time; the thing we must focus on is being faithful.

    Intro: In a church in the Deep South where the preaching style was a “talk back” sort of style. The pastor was getting the congregation exited about their prospective future. The preacher said, “this church is like a crippled man who needs to get up and walk under the power of Jesus.” The ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    What Makes A Dynamic Church?

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 14, 2001
    based on 388 ratings
     | 47,001 views

    I’m convinced that when the 6 characteristics of the early church are put into practice, & are evident in our lives, then God will use us to build a great church that brings glory & honor to Him.

    MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2011) A. I’m sure that most of us here this morning would agree that the greatest single event in human history is the resurrection of Jesus. Just seven weeks ago much of the world celebrated that occasion. And today we’re ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Richard Wilson avatar

    Praying Like Paul For The Church

    Contributed by Richard Wilson on Nov 19, 2001
    based on 58 ratings
     | 5,510 views

    Paul gives us a strong example of how to pray for the church.

    Praying Like Paul For The Church Colossians 1:9-11 9 For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you and asking God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all spiritual wisdom and understanding. 10 And we pray this in order that you may live a ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Warming Up A Church Family Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 2, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,288 views

    Although the methods to express brotherly love and warmth are often best seen by observing others, the nuts and bolts of creating a warm church family are described for us here in Romans 12. If we are going to aim to be a warm church, we need to get a pi

    Warming Up A Church Family (Romans 12:13-16) 1. When I first came to HPC, I was ignorant of boilers. 2. I grew up with a coal furnace in the basement….. 3. Space heater… 4. But boilers? Church—hot water Parsonage – steam 5. But boiler heat feels so good; even, steady….at home, we can sit on ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Mike Turner avatar

    The Unsung Hero Of The Early Church

    Contributed by Mike Turner on Aug 10, 2003
    based on 59 ratings
     | 17,912 views

    Barnabas was perfectly willing to take backseat, to play second fiddle, and to stand in the shadows. He is truly one of the unsung heroes of the early church.

    The Unsung Hero Of The Early Church Acts 4:36-37 I never truly appreciated Barnabas, and his contributions to the church, and the cause of Christ until the last week. I am now convinced that Barnabas is the unsung hero of the early church. The first thing that you’ll notice about Barnabas ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist