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

Sermons on Contrary Winds:

showing 34,381-34,395 of 36,334
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
  • Tony Miano avatar

    How To Draw Near To God (Part 1)

    Contributed by Tony Miano on Jul 14, 2001
    based on 94 ratings
     | 21,394 views

    In James 4:7-10, James gives us ten-point road map that shows us how to draw near to God. Let’s look at the first three stops in verses 7-8.

    How To Draw Near To God (Part 1) James 4:7-8 Preached by Pastor Tony Miano Pico Canyon Community Church June 24, 2001 Introduction: Having spent the last three weeks studying what conflict looks like, the inevitable question that begs to be asked is, “So, what do we do about it? If God opposes ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: *other

  • Chris Talton avatar

    You Want What?!

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 13, 2002
    based on 15 ratings
     | 7,906 views

    When God asks for a sacrifice, nothing is too great. He will always provide. (3rd in 3 part series on Abraham)

    December 16, 2001 Heb. 11:17-19; Gen. 22:1-19 “You want what?!” INTRODUCTION There is a difference between giving a gift and making a sacrifice. A pig and a hen were walking down the road when they saw a poster advertising the forthcoming harvest supper. It said that ham and eggs would ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Curtis Kittrell avatar

    When Others Disagree With You

    Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Sep 5, 2001
    based on 13 ratings
     | 4,788 views

    Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.

    Others Disagree With You Matthew 7:1 Judge not, that ye be not judged. Matthew 7:1 a [Judge not, that ye be not judged] Do not find fault with anyone except yourself or you will expose your own criminal tendencies and disposition. Matthew 7:2 For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Steve Malone avatar

    I Have A Friend Who Thinks That Once You're Saved You Can Live How You Want

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Apr 8, 2003
    based on 77 ratings
     | 5,153 views

    Salavtion is awesome, salavation is in Christ and the bible teaches that we can loose it.

    I Have A Friend Who… Believes That Once You Are Saved You Can Do Whatever You Want… TODAY – we conclude our message series, I Have A Friend Who… The theme verse for this series is 1 Peter 3:15 “…always be ready to make a defense to everyone who asks you to give an account for the hope that ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ray Pritchard avatar

    Renewing Your Passion Series

    Contributed by Ray Pritchard on Sep 5, 2003
    based on 146 ratings
     | 36,828 views

    You cannot keep yourself safe. Your only hope is to entrust all that you are and have to Jesus.

    Renewing Your Passion II Timothy 1 Today we are beginning a summer series from the little book of II Timothy. People sometimes wonder how pastors choose what to preach on. In this case, I feel like I didn’t choose II Timothy; II Timothy chose me. Last fall as we were finishing up our trip on the ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Revd. Martin Dale avatar

    Divorce - The Second Unforgivable Sin?

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 9, 2003
    based on 145 ratings
     | 14,191 views

    A biblical analysis of the issue of Divorce and a Remarriage in Church

    Divorce- The Second Unforgivable Sin? Pre-amble This message was written while I was at Theological College - Wycliffe Hall in Oxford, England. I have been asked what a PCC is. The PCC is the parochial Church Council which is equivalent to the eldership of a church in a different ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Anglican

  • Tony Miano avatar

    Examples Of Living Faith

    Contributed by Tony Miano on Apr 21, 2001
    based on 89 ratings
     | 11,043 views

    We are going to see living faith in the lives of two people who couldn’t be more different than they were. The contrast between these two personalities would be complete if it had not been for one characteristic that would forever link them.

    Examples of Living Faith James 2:21-26 Preached by Pastor Tony Miano Pico Canyon Community Church April 22, 2001 Introduction: During the two weeks prior to Easter, we considered what James had to say about faith and good works—how the two are related and how the two are different. We saw how ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: *other

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    Be Free In 2003 Part 2

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 6, 2003
    based on 38 ratings
     | 2,481 views

    We need to be free in 2003 with our financial resources and make sure we are pressing to become debt free! We must actively and ruthlessly root out the weed of greed in our lives. We should seek to be debt free in 2003.

    Series: Be Free in 2003 part 2 Thesis: We need to be free in 2003 with our financial resources and make sure we are pressing to become debt free! We must actively and ruthlessly root out the weed of greed in our lives. We should seek to be debt free in 2003. Opening Illustration: from Shindler’s ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dr. Stanley Vasu avatar

    Multi-Generational Family Blessing : The Covenantal Blessing Of Abraham

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Mar 16, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 17,518 views

    THIS SERMON IS ABOUT ENJOYING MULTI-GENERATIONAL FAMILY BLESSING THROUGH THE COVENANTAL BLESSING OF ABRAHAM AND EXAMINES THE LIVES OF 1. ABRAHAM 2. ISAAC 3. JACOB 4. JOSEPH 5. EPHRAIM AND MANASSEH 6. THE ISRAELITES 7. THE CHURCH

    ENJOYING MULTI-GENERATIONAL FAMILY BLESSING : THE COVENANTAL BLESSING OF ABRAHAM ***************************************************************************************************************************** OUTLINE 1. ABRAHAM 2. ISAAC 3. JACOB 4. JOSEPH 5. EPHRAIM AND MANASSEH 6. THE ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Eric Hanson avatar

    Restoring The Lord's Church In Every City

    Contributed by Eric Hanson on Jun 13, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,251 views

    This booklet covers some matters of radically biblical church polity and leadership. This is good for training or retraining leaders who have a heart to serve.

    RESTORING THE LORD’S CHURCH IN EACH CITY Pastor Eric J. Hanson INTRODUCTION God has been dealing with many people over the course of many years with the theme of New Testament Order for the Church. In the Bible we see clearly that the first ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Tony Bartolucci avatar

    Complete In Christ (Part 1)

    Contributed by Tony Bartolucci on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 45 ratings
     | 6,781 views

    Exposition of Colossians 2:8a dealing with the believer's sufficiency in Christ.

    {Not a manuscript: transcribed from cassette recording} Well let’s take our Bibles together and turn with me to Colossians chapter 2. As we continue in our study together, let’s read verses 8 through 10: "See to it that no one takes you captive through philosophy and empty deception, according ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: *other

  • Travis Johnson avatar

    Rewind Your Mind: Does God Care What I Watch?

    Contributed by Travis Johnson on Apr 9, 2005
    based on 54 ratings
     | 15,613 views

    The media is everywhere around us, shaping our culture & guiding teens in the way theythink, act, dress, watch. It’s like living in a maze. What is wrong; what is right? This sermon looks at these questions through the lens of God’s unchanging word.

    REWIND YOUR MIND: DOES GOD CARE WHAT I WATCH? Philippians 4:8, …fix your thoughts on what is true and honorable and right. Think about things that are pure and lovely and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise. NLT Intro: The media is everywhere around us, ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Holiness

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    Alone In The Darkness

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 25, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 5,229 views

    When you are alone the Darkness starts to lure you to come into its web of deception. The Dark side entices you to come to it by pornography, then sexual immorality and even by theft. It seeks to ensnare you and then destroy you, your family and your soci

    Alone in the Darkness! Thesis: When you are alone the Darkness starts to lure you to come into its web of deception. The Dark side entices you to come to it by pornography, then sexual immorality and even by theft. It seeks to ensnare you and then destroy you, your family and your society. ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    Think Straight Be Straight Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 14, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 5,953 views

    The church of Jesus Christ must make sure they are thinking straight and being straight in their lives.

    1 Peter 1:1 – Think Straight Be Straight Thesis: The church of Jesus Christ must make sure they are thinking straight and being straight in their lives. Video Illustration: Movie Pay It Forward. Clip is from the beginning of the movie were a reporter becomes the recipient of a random act of ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Fredric Lozo avatar

    The Declensions Of Christianity, An Argument Of Its Truth.. Luke Xviii.8 Series

    Contributed by Fredric Lozo on Sep 28, 2004
    based on 6 ratings
     | 2,991 views

    This Sermon is #3 and #4 from the Rev. Andrew Lee’s SERMONS published in 1803 by Isaiah Thomas,Jr. at Lisbon, Connecticut. Transcribed by Fredric Lozo, September 2004.

    INTRODUCTION: The entire book Andrew’s Lee’s Sermons is available free at Project Gutenberg as e-Text #15031. SERMON II. The Wisdom of God in the means used to propagating the Gospel. 1 Corinthians i, 27, 28. "But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational