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

Sermons on Defying Norms:

showing 3,211-3,225 of 7,848
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
  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Forsaking God

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 21, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,959 views

    To show that GOD never forsook us in the first place, it was us who forsook Him in the first place, that's why the LORD JESUS CHRIST came to seek and save the lost.

    I. EXORDIUM: Have GOD forsaken us? No. We are the ones who forsook Him. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD never forsook us in the first place, it was us who forsook Him in the first place, that's why the LORD JESUS CHRIST came to seek and save the ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ross Cochrane avatar

    Hands Of Easter

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Mar 26, 2016
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,998 views

    The Bible is our HANDBOOK for Salvation. I got to thinking about the Bible being a HAND book. And it struck me that there are a lot of hands that are in its pages. What are the hands of the handbook of the bible that speak about Easter?

    HANDS The Bible is our HANDBOOK for Salvation I got to thinking about the Bible being a HAND book. And it struck me that there are a lot of hands that are in its pages. What are the hands of the handbook of the bible that speak about Easter? HANDS OF GRACE The hands of Grace are the hands of ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Chris Beam avatar

    A Reason To Rejoice!

    Contributed by Chris Beam on Dec 17, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,530 views

    A glimpse into the life of Simeon and three characteristics that give us a reason to rejoice.

    A REASON TO REJOICE! Luke 2:22-32 INTRODUCTION: A man was asleep in the bed one night when his wife leaned over and shook him and said, "Wake up, I think somebody’s breaking in!" You see, this man had gone through this almost every night for the past 20 years, and he knew that the only ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Stay Focused/ Set Your Face To The Wall.

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 17, 2014
     | 5,844 views

    There is a time to set your face to the wall and stay focused on the main thing. It is easy to lose sight of the eternal goals before us.

    STAY FOCUSED, KEEP AN EYE ON THE GOAL GOD KNOWS HOW TO PREPARE HIS PEOPLE By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com NEVER WHERE THE THE GOAL IS... WEHS played Barren County in a JV game 10/18 /11. A Barren County player made an INTERCEPTION about the 10 yard line, he turned to run 90 yards to ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • John Gaston avatar

    Written With A Purpose

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 29, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,996 views

    The Bible makes at least four statements about itself, and each one of these describes one of the reasons it was given to us. Let's take a look at God’s four reasons for giving us the Bible.

    THE BIBLE: WRITTEN WITH A PURPOSE INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. One Sunday morning, while sitting next to her first grade daughter in church, Susan Wright noticed the little one looking at the open Bible in her lap. 2. In a low whisper, she asked, "Did God really write that?" Susan quietly ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Larry Wilson avatar

    The Preaching Pagan: Artaxerxes Series

    Contributed by Larry Wilson on Jul 30, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,124 views

    Sermon 13 in the series. God simply cannot be placed in a box. When He so chooses, He can use pagan kings to accomplish His will and His plan for Israel. In a letter preserved for us, not in Hebrew, but in the Aramaic, we have the word for word decree of

    The Book of Ezra Study #13 (Ezra 7:11-28) The Preaching Pagan: Artaxerxes Introduction: • Between the events of chapter 6 and the return of Ezra in chapter 7 is a period of fifty-seven years. • The entire book of Esther fits between these chapters. • We now find ourselves at a ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gregg Barbour avatar

    Body Piercing Saved My Life - What To Do With Piercings And Tattoos

    Contributed by Gregg Barbour on Feb 8, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,051 views

    Learn what the Bible has to say about piercings and tattoos in this stimulating sermon on a hot topic.

    When I was in High School, I went to this winter retreat in Gatlinburg, TN called Winter Xtreme. There were tons of teenagers there, and this was about the time that wearing a Christian T-Shirt made you a “Cool Christian.” I remember seeing a shirt with a saying that I’ll ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: *other

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    Praising In Spite Of- Whatever

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on May 29, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,063 views

    Psalm 9, is a good pattern for us to go by in life- praise and prayer! This is a verse upon verse study from Psalm chapter 9.

    Praising In Spite Of- Whatever Psalm 9:1-20NKJ I will praise You, O Lord, with my whole heart; I will tell of all Your marvelous works. 2 I will be glad and rejoice in You; I will sing praise to Your name, O Most High.3 When my enemies turn back, They shall fall and perish at Your presence. ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Randy Trotter avatar

    6 Things Needed In These Last Days

    Contributed by Randy Trotter on Jun 29, 2013
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,195 views

    What does the Christian need to be doing today in the last days for the Kingdom, the Church, the World

    “5 THINGS NEEDED IN THESE LAST DAYS” INTRODUCTION: This past week I was saddened at hearing that the Supreme Court struck down a Federal Law defining “Marriage” as a “Union between a man & a woman.” Frankly, it was more than just saddened, I was ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Steven G. Thompson avatar

    "I'm George Zimmerman"

    Contributed by Steven G. Thompson on Aug 6, 2013
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,540 views

    Text used...John 8:2-7; We have heard of George Zimmerman; tried him, freed or convicted him. How many of us are a "George Zimmerman? Check it out.

    John 8:1-7 My Name is George Zimmerman Well, unless you have been hiding under a rock somewhere in a non-populated part of the world, you have heard this name...probably more than you would like to have over the last several months. You’ve watched TV and other media and watched ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Timm Meyer avatar

    Life And Death Matters

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Aug 16, 2013
     | 5,427 views

    PENTECOST 7 - The apostle Paul teaches about life an death matters. Believers are to be dead to sin but alive to God.

    LIFE AND DEATH MATTERS (Outline) July 31, 2011 - Pentecost 7 - ROMANS 6:3-11 INTRO: Each of us has life changing events in our lives that we remember. Some events are happy and others not so pleasant. Joyful life changing events include: graduations, weddings, births, etc. As ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Jonathan Kruschel avatar

    Trust In God's Strength Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Kruschel on Feb 24, 2020
     | 5,972 views

    An Old Testament lesson of what Jesus teaches in his Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 5:1-12.

    They stared into the flames. Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego watched as the soldiers who had brought them to this place fell over dead due to the overwhelming heat. Can you imagine what must have gone through these three men’s minds as they heard the crackling of the fire, felt the intense heat, ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Cameron Conway avatar

    A Living Revelation Of Jesus Christ – Part 1: Our High Priest And Brother Series

    Contributed by Cameron Conway on Nov 13, 2018
     | 2,957 views

    Right now you need a revelation that Jesus is just as alive today as He was during His ministry in Judea.

    For more information and other teachings, podcasts, videos, books and study guides visit https://conwaychristianresources.com Right now you need a revelation that Jesus is just as alive today as He was during His ministry in Judea. Often, we tend to separate the two stages of Jesus's life ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Foursquare

  • Allan Quak avatar

    King Of The Jews Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Nov 14, 2018
     | 4,426 views

    Using the title King of the Jews, was a title which causes conflict and puts people in a place where their identification with Jesus brings mockery, disparagement and even persecution.

    Message Matthew 2:2 Name Above All Names - King of the Jews Through the Advent period we have been looking at the importance of the different names of Jesus. Specifically the different names that appear in the New Testament from before he was born to the time when He goes to Egypt. The Word Son ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Lowe avatar

    Unnatural Retrogression Of Man Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 29, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,735 views

    The suppression of the truth which God gave to the heathen became the basis for their idolatry and as a result they worshiped and served the creature more than the Creator.

    Unnatural Retrogression of Man Romans 1:24-32 Now we see the results of man’s revolution against God. In the remainder of this chapter it says three times that God gave them up. 24 Therefore God also gave them up to uncleanness, in the lusts of their hearts, to dishonor their bodies among ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist