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

Sermons on Controversial:

showing 3,676-3,690 of 5,057
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
  • Paul Decker avatar

    Will God Be True?

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Nov 27, 2006
     | 2,083 views

    The Messiah realizes our greatest needs.

    WILL GOD BE TRUE? A COMMUNITY OF EXPECTATION Isaiah 9.1-7 S: Community C: Expectation of Community Th: Advent Pr: THE MESSIAH REALIZES OUR GREATEST NEEDS. ?: How? KW: Predicted and Fulfilled Names TS: We will find in our study of Isaiah 9 four predicted and fulfilled names of Jesus that show ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joseph Rodgers avatar

    Is The Bible Reliable Series

    Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Mar 20, 2006
    based on 35 ratings
     | 18,597 views

    The third of five messages on the reliability of Christianity.

    A Ready Defense March 20, 2005 Is the Bible Reliable? Review: This AM we’re going to finish our series entitled A Ready Defense. 1 Pt. 3:15 says, “But set part Christ as Lord of your life, and if you are asked about your Christian hope, always being ready to explain it.” This ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    Christians, We Are Chosen By God

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Feb 19, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,811 views

    I. Example: We are chosen for salvation. II. Explanation of predestination: Three things to keep in focus: 1. God’s perfect sight. 2. The power of God’s sovereignty. 3. The paradox of salvation. III. Example: We are chosen as God’s children.

    Christians, We Are Chosen by God 1 Peter 1:1-2; 2 Thess 2:13; Rom 9:10-26; Eph 1:3-7 Grayson Baptist Church - Oct. 28, 2012 *Remember playing games as a kid, when they had to choose teams? Nobody wanted to be chosen last. It’s good to be chosen, and it is especially good to be chosen by God. *As ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Monty Newton avatar

    Living With Weeds

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Jul 19, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,544 views

    We co-exist with evil people in the world because God is the only one who rightly judges people... God alone sees all of a person's life. And who knows... do we not believe that people can repent and become new creatures in Christ?

    Title: Living with Weeds Text: Matthew 1`3:24-30 and 36-43 Thesis: We co-exist with evil in the world because God is the only one who rightly judges people… God alone sees all of a person’s life. And besides, who knows….? Introduction Weeds is a made for television comedy ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Alison Bucklin avatar

    Triune Marriage Series

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 25, 2011
     | 5,297 views

    Just as the church is made one with God through Jesus Christ, man and women are made one through Christ. Christian marriage consists of three people: husband, wife, and Jesus.

    Many preachers would probably prefer to avoid today's passage if at all possible. The idea of submission isn't particularly popular in today's world. In fact, when the Southern Baptist Convention issued a newly revised declaration in June of 1998 that included a special section on marriage and ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Bob Joyce avatar

    Paul’s Missionary Heart

    Contributed by Bob Joyce on Aug 3, 2011
     | 5,151 views

    How to treat our Christian family and how to deal with our foes.

    Open your Bibles to the book of Romans 16. We’ve come to the last chapter. Many of you are familiar with Norman Vincent Peale’s book, The Power of Positive Living. It’s a good book. It won’t get you to heaven, but it will really help you approach life with the right kind ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chuck Sligh avatar

    A Day Of Good Tidings…and We Hold Our Peace

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Feb 19, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,963 views

    The 4 starving lepers who stumble into the Syrians' deserted camp is the setting for this missions-evangelism sermon

    A Day of Good Tidings…and We Hold Our Peace Missions Emphasis Series Chuck Sligh February 19, 2012 A PowerPoint presentation of this sermon is available by mailing a request to me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: 2 Kings 7:3-9 – “And there were four leprous men at the entering ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Thomas Swope avatar

    No ‘mulligan’s’ Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 15, 2012
     | 7,027 views

    A study of the Gospel of Luke 9: 7 – 9

    Luke 9: 7 – 9 No ‘Mulligan’s’ 7 Now Herod the tetrarch heard of all that was done by Him; and he was perplexed, because it was said by some that John had risen from the dead, 8 and by some that Elijah had appeared, and by others that one of the old prophets had risen again. ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Antonio Silveira avatar

    Apostolic Authority Series

    Contributed by Antonio Silveira on Feb 12, 2011
     | 7,146 views

    Paul is talking about the way some people questioned the way himself and other men of God were being paid by the Church. Questioning about administration is something natural.

    1 Corinthians 9:1-9 1 Am I not free? Am I not an apostle? Have I not seen Jesus our Lord? Are not you my workmanship in the Lord? 2 If to others I am not an apostle, at least I am to you, for you are the seal of my apostleship in the Lord. 3 This is my defense to those who would examine me. 4 Do ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Welch avatar

    Purposefully Adopted Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Feb 14, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,245 views

    6th in series dealing with adoption in Christ.

    “Purposefully Adopted” The identity, privilege and responsibility of the Church I. Our Wealth and Worth In Christ 1-4 A. Paul blessed God for blessing us with every spiritual blessing 1:3-14 1. Specially Chosen 1:4 2. Purposefully Adopted 1:5-6 3. Freely Redeemed and Forgiven ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Curing Church Conflict-1

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 21, 2011
     | 2,932 views

    1 of 3. James revealed the solution for conflict within the local church body. There is a known cure for conflict within the local church. But how is it challenged ? The cure for church conflict is challenged by....

    CURING CHURCH CONFLICT—I—James 4:1-17 Attention: *Our own behaviors can circumvent the very cure we need. Need: The tensions in my church are are obvious. As soon as you step on the property you know it. Visitors sense it. The community talks about it. Everybody hates it. We’re losing ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • D Marion Clark avatar

    Wicked Troubles Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Jul 13, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,392 views

    Sometimes we bring our troubles on ourselves (and on others). That is the case of the wicked as these proverbs note.

    Introduction Troubles; we’ve all got them. Sometimes we keep quiet about them; sometimes we moan loudly. We write songs about them. Indeed, much of the world’s great literature, music and art have sprung from troubles. But sometimes we bring our troubles on ourselves (and on ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • D Marion Clark avatar

    How To Live Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Aug 6, 2012
     | 4,913 views

    How are we as Christians to live under nonChristian authority?

    Introduction Peter is writing to several communities of Christians scattered about in northern Asia Minor, which today is the country Turkey. These bands of believers are living in precarious circumstances. They are a decided minority who are misunderstood, and, as a result, face slander and ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Bruce Lee avatar

    The Twelve Tribes Of Israel Part 3 Levi, Benjamin, Joseph, Manasseh Ephraim Series

    Contributed by Bruce Lee on Nov 6, 2011
    based on 7 ratings
     | 17,382 views

    Detailed individial look at each of the twelve tribes of Israel. With focus on the unique name and mission as a tribe fullfilling God’s plan.

    The Twelve Tribes of Israel (Part 3) Levi, Benjamin, Joseph, (Manasseh, Ephraim) “And Jacob called unto his sons, and said, Gather yourselves together, that I may tell you that which shall befall you in the last days.” (Genesis 49:1) Intro: We continue to look at the sermon series titled “The ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • James O. Davis avatar

    The Pinnacle Of Victory (9 Of 9) Series

    Contributed by James O. Davis on Nov 8, 2011
    based on 7 ratings
     | 13,542 views

    Many Christians today are earning a living but are not experiencing victory in life or the results of total surrender to the Lord Jesus Christ.

    Join us at the Synergize 3! Pastors Conference on January 17–19, 2012 in Orlando, Florida, to network with key Christian leaders from every world region. Learn more at www.synergize.tv. ________________ INTRODUCTION The final chapter brings us back to the main character of the first ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Assembly Of God