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

Sermons on Controversial:

showing 1,276-1,290 of 5,075
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
  • Jake Kircher avatar

    What Is The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Jake Kircher on Nov 25, 2009
     | 4,921 views

    So we have all heard of the Holy Spirit but what is it...or he?

    Tonight we’re going to talk about the Holy Spirit. As we talked about last week, when it comes to rest and finding Sabbath in our lives, part of that process is about hanging out with God – being with Him, learning to listen to Him and follow Him. When it comes to this process and how the Holy ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jeffrey Dillinger avatar

    The Anointed Ones

    Contributed by Jeffrey Dillinger on Jan 16, 2011
     | 4,080 views

    The antichrists have come, even come out from among us. But we are anointed by the Holy One. What does that anointing mean?

    The Anointed Ones (1 John2:18-27) Introduction: A. The Bible gives us several warnings about troubles that are coming. Peter talks about scoffers in the last days. Paul tells Timothy that a time is coming when people will turn aside from sound doctrine and turn to teachers who tell them what ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mike Wilkins avatar

    Adventures In Missing The Point Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Oct 13, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,115 views

    Some theological arguments are only a distraction from the core of Faith, which is love, which comes from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith.

    1 Timothy 1:3-7 August 9, 2009 Adventures in Missing the Point 3 As I urged you when I went into Macedonia, stay there in Ephesus so that you may command certain persons not to teach false doctrines any longer 4 or to devote themselves to myths and endless genealogies. Such things promote ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: *other

  • Gene Escoe avatar

    A Charge To Deacons

    Contributed by Gene Escoe on May 4, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,793 views

    I wrote this sermon for the ordination of a deacon at my church.

    INTRODUCTION: (Ordination of Glen Colby) This evening is a special night for me, not just for the Colby family. First of all, it is my first opportunity to be involved in an ordination ceremony. Next, when I was growing up the deacons at my church were some of my heroes. These men were such ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • ADEOLU AKIN-ABRAHAM avatar

    The Problem Of A Wicked Neighbour.

    Contributed by Adeolu Akin-Abraham on May 11, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 33,895 views

    Beware of evil neighbours and friends that lead people away into destruction.

    The bible talks about the problem and danger of a wicked neighbour: Proverbs 21:10 The soul of the wicked desireth evil: his neighbour findeth no favour in his eyes. Proverbs 12:26 The righteous is more excellent than his neighbour: but the way of the wicked seduceth them. Psalm 28:3 Draw me not ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Timothy Joins The Team! Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 25, 2018
     | 5,554 views

    It takes more than leadership to built up the Kingdom of God, but good leaders can make a significant difference.

    Timothy Joins the Team! (Acts 16:1-5) 1. Joke: A not-too-bright lady was stuck in a snowstorm when she remembered her dad's advice: "If you ever get stuck in a snowstorm, wait until a snowplow drives by and then follow it." Eventually she saw a snowplow so she followed it along in her car. After ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Paul Clemente avatar

    Complaining? Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on May 29, 2018
     | 8,343 views

    Our relationship with God needs to grow everyday!

    Last week we noted from Exodus 12 that God kept a vigil on all Israel as they left Egypt, likely there were 2 million people God was keeping an eye out for. God keeps vigil on all His people! Now, since Exodus 13 relates to remembering God, we will go to that Chapter next week as we celebrate ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Real Life Wisdom Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 28, 2016
     | 5,230 views

    It is the simple things of the Christian life that determine our spiritual success. It is often the simplest wisdom that also pays the greatest dividends. It’s not rocket science!

    Real Life Wisdom (Proverbs 24:27-34) 1. Everyone has to make judgment calls, using what wisdom they have. 2. Take an event that happened this week. It raises the question “Where’s the Beef?” PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 23 (UPI) -- A bull escaped from a Philadelphia slaughterhouse and ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    Rooted In Jesus Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 25, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,478 views

    This is the 8th sermon in the 1 Timothy series, "Order".

    Series: Order [#8] ROOTED IN JESUS 1 Timothy 6:1-21 Introduction: As Bel Aire and I have faced criticism by people who seem happy to attack us, I need to ask you, “What do we do to stand firm in our faith”? Having lived in Hobbs for the majority of my life, all I have to do is look outside ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brad Beaman avatar

    The Gospel: For All Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Sep 3, 2015
     | 5,447 views

    Paul has expressed astonishment that churches of Galatia have turned from faith alone to faith plus law. He says what they have really done is moved from the true gospel to no gospel at all.

    Is the Gospel really for everybody? You have probably heard someone tell the humorous one liner; you can’t get there from here. That is what the Judaizers were telling the churches in Galatia about coming to Christ only they weren’t trying to be funny. There were a group of people ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Craig Condon avatar

    Love One Another-The Supreme Commandment

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Jul 1, 2015
     | 5,746 views

    Being a true friend of Jesus means listening to what he wants to tell us and then using that information to do his work in our world and in our lives

    If you were going on a long trip, what would you say to your family and friends before you left? If you knew that you were going to see someone for the last time, what would you say to them? When your children moved away from home, what did you say to them? In each case you probably gave them some ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Anglican

  • Ian Humphrey avatar

    Sow To Yourselves

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 9, 2015
     | 3,164 views

    Revival

    Hosea 10 v. 1 - 15 v. 12 "Sow to yourselves in righteousness, reap in mercy; break up your fallow ground: for it is time to seek the LORD, till he come and rain righteousness upon you." Love Revealed in the:- 1. CHALLENGE OF GOD - ch 10 v. 1 "Israel is an empty vine, he bringeth forth fruit unto ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Holiness

  • Ian Humphrey avatar

    Emmanuel

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 11, 2015
     | 5,969 views

    Christmas

    Matthew 1:18 - 25 THEY SHALL CALL HIM EMMANUEL 23 Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us. I- THE MIRACLE OF THE NAME: ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Holiness

  • Jay Baines avatar

    Encourage, Energize, And Engage Series

    Contributed by Jay Baines on Aug 5, 2021
     | 5,634 views

    This sermon details the importance of the ministry of encouragement that is the responsibility of every believer. To effectively progress in our faith and help others do the same, we must encourage each other daily.

    Encourage, Energize, and Engage Hebrews 3:12-13; 10:24-25; Romans 15:4; Romans 1:12 Introduction: “I have never met anyone suffering from too much encouragement in Christ.” -Ray Ortlund This morning we are going to look at three of these “one another” commands found in the book of Hebrews. The ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    After Easter Encouragement: The Emmaus Road

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 20, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,868 views

    We’ve all recently celebrated the glorious resurrection of Jesus Christ, the savior who is alive, and present and active in our lives. What came after? Here we consider the Emmaus Road.

    We’ve all recently celebrated the glorious resurrection of Jesus Christ. He is in fact the savior who is alive, and present in our lives. As we reflected on the empty tomb, let us now reflect on some very mysterious moments that occurred afterward. The disciples went into hiding during the ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Salvation Army