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

Sermons on Defecting:

showing 1,036-1,050 of 3,209
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
  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    The Beatitudes In Isaiah 57 Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 20, 2014
     | 9,337 views

    God wants us to be godly even within an ungodly culture, as defined by Isaiah and generalized into principles by Jesus.

    The Beatitudes in Isaiah 57 (Isaiah 57:1-2, 13-21) 1. An interesting story broke from UPI this week: “PORT ST. LUCIE , Fla., May 16 (UPI) --Florida police officers who were attempting to catch a suspected car thief got a little help when an alligator decided to cross the road. Port St. Lucie ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Robert Leroe avatar

    Shame

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jan 20, 2013
     | 5,623 views

    We often want a "no demands" Christianity, and feel little regret over our failures. This needs to change.

    Earlier this week Lance Armstrong confessed to doping, using performance-enhancing drugs to win the Tour de France. He’s been stripped of his titles and his Olympic medal. We can only imagine the shame he is feeling, especially because the world now knows the truth. Shame is found in many ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Congregational

  • Victor Ramlall avatar

    Touching God With Our Infirmity

    Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Jan 25, 2013
     | 9,474 views

    When we reach out to God in our infirmity He responds with His strength and empowering

    Heb 4:14-16 KJV Seeing then that we have a great high priest, that is passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our profession. 15 For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    A Song To Remember

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 6, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,611 views

    Remembering God’s goodness puts a song in your heart. What is the purpose of Christian song writing today? Where have we failed in it and how can we retract from it and set our hearts on songs that worship and please God alone. Consider what God might wan

    Opening illustration: I was delighted when I received a free gift in the mail - a CD of Scripture set to music. After listening to it several times, some of the melodies took root in my mind. Before long, I could sing the words to a couple of verses in the book of Psalms without the help of the ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • William Akehurst avatar

    Who Is Worthy? The Lion And The Lamb.

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Oct 22, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,786 views

    AMAZING look at Revelation chapter 5. Who is worthy to open the full and complete sealed scroll of what is to come? The Lion, The Lamb. Worship now includes the deity of Christ as shown by the angels. LORD open our understanding as you have opened the

    Rev 5.Who is worthy? William Akehurst, HSWC What an AMAZING look at Revelation chapter 5. Who is worthy to open the full and complete sealed scroll of what is to come? The Lion, The Lamb. Worship now includes the deity of Christ as shown by the angels. The Lion and the Lamb. WHO IS ON THE ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Timm Meyer avatar

    Enjoy The Lord's Banquet

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Aug 16, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,608 views

    PENTECOST 4 - God's Word is the banquet believers will want to enjoy. This banquet is a feast for our salvation. This banquet is our reason to rejoice.

    ENJOY THE LORD’S BANQUET (Outline) July 10, 2011 - Pentecost 4 - ISAIAH 25:6-9 INTRO: Most people enjoy eating at a free banquet or feast. Very often food and celebrations go quite well together. Too often we think about our next meal even before being finished with our current ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Lutheran

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Claim To Know God

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 9, 2013
     | 4,263 views

    To enumerate the characteristics of those who only claims to know GOD but GOD does not know them.

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you claim to know GOD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To enumerate the characteristics of those who only claims to know GOD but GOD does not know them. IV. TEXT: Titus 1:16 (Amplified Bible) They profess to know God [to recognize, perceive, and be ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Grace Of God Does To Us

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 9, 2013
     | 3,067 views

    To show and enumerate what does GOD's Grace can do for us.

    I. EXORDIUM: What does GOD's Grace does to us? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show and enumerate what does GOD's Grace can do for us. IV. TEXT: Titus 2:12 (Amplified Bible) It has trained us to reject and renounce all ungodliness (irreligion) and worldly (passionate) ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    The Lord Gave Himself For Us

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 13, 2013
     | 2,077 views

    To enumerate the reasons why CHRIST gave Himself for us.

    I. EXORDIUM: Why did the LORD gave Himself for us? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To enumerate the reasons why CHRIST gave Himself for us. IV. TEXT: Titus 2:14 (Amplified Bible) Who gave Himself on our behalf that He might redeem us (purchase our freedom) from all ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • James Lee avatar

    I Don't Have Much But You Can Have What I've Got Series

    Contributed by James Lee on Nov 4, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,452 views

    Dealing with a number of issues at EBC led me to a series by Pastor Jerry Shirley which God has graciously allowed me to revise and use to speak to our congregation.

    Chapter 3 begins with Peter and John going to the temple for the 3pm time of prayer. Peter and John are seen together quite often in scripture. In Luke 5 we see they were partners in the fishing business before they gave their hearts and lives to Jesus. Luke 22 has them together as they prepared ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Mitchell avatar

    Three Threats Against The Family

    Contributed by Mark Mitchell on May 24, 2017
     | 5,439 views

    There are threats against the biblical family that we should recognize

    Introduction: Illustration “promiscuous Americans Illustration “A nation that embraces homosexuality will be destroyed” I. The Homosexual Agenda A. What does the Bible say about homosexuality? 1. In Leviticus 18:22 and 20:13 God’s word says it is an abomination to the Lord. 2. What ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Perry Greene avatar

    The Bible: Pick It Up! Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Feb 1, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,501 views

    To be authentic we need a guide -- the word of God.

    1. We are seeking authenticity – last week we considered the danger of hypocrisy. How are we to be real? 2. A Bible Like Mom’s In her book Parenting with Scripture, Kara Durbin wrote, “When I was little, I wanted a Bible just like my mom’s, and I was thrilled when I received one as a present. As I ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    Was Paul The Gentile Moses

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Feb 25, 2017
     | 3,928 views

    How is Paul like Moses?

    Was Paul the Gentile Moses? Acts 9:1:19 We will take a look at a remarkable event this morning. The technical term for a vision of God used by theologians is a theophany. This is where God appears in a certain and life-changing way. Moses had such a vision at the burning bush. Isaiah saw the LORD ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • John Lowe avatar

    Four Thousand Fed Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 20, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 15,607 views

    When He fed them, we are told, So they all ate and were filled. It was true on that day, and it is true today also that Christ has enough mercy and grace to satisfy any desire.

    -AD 29- Decapolis Lesson: Four Thousand Fed Matthew 15:32-39, Mark 8:1-9 -Matthew- 32 Now Jesus called His disciples to Himself and said, “I have compassion on the multitude, because they have now continued with Me three days and have nothing to eat. And I do not want to send them away hungry, ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Jesus And His Disciples

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 27, 2016
     | 4,728 views

    Palm Sunday message learned from the disciples of Jesus

    Jesus and His Disciples Luke 19:28-44 Introduction- This morning we begin a celebration of the gospel, celebrate the life of the church, celebrate the redemptive power of Jesus Christ, and celebrate the great love of God for mankind. The Holy week…Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday, the time ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Nazarene