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

Sermons on Delayed Gratification:

showing 2,371-2,385 of 13,670
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
  • John Lowe avatar

    Reubin Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 23, 2022
     | 2,213 views

    In the Torah, Reuben is briefly described as having had sexual activity with Bilhah, his stepmother's maid, and father's concubine. On his deathbed, Jacob declares that Reuben "will no longer excel, for you went up onto your father's bed, onto my couch and defiled it."

    Reuben Pronunciation R??uven Born 1569 BCE Paddan Aram Died 1445 BCE or 1444 BCE (aged 125) Resting place Tomb of Reuben, Israel 31°55'46?N 34°44'02?E Children · Hanok (son) · Pallu (son) · Hezron (son) · ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Claude Alexander avatar

    Pearls Before Swine Series

    Contributed by Claude Alexander on Jul 24, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,980 views

    The “fear of God is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is insight” or understanding. This “fear” is a reverential regard for God who has communicated His will and purpose to us and to whom we are accountable for our actions.

    Pearls before Swine Proverbs 9:1-18 The Prologue of Solomon's book of Proverbs ends with a choice of two paths. - an invitation from Lady Wisdom and an invitation from Lady Folly. These descriptions and quotations of Wisdom and Folly are a study in similarities and contrasts. Both Wisdom and ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Apostle Dr. Ruben L. Broadnax Jr. avatar

    Unshakeable Foundations Series

    Contributed by Apostle Dr. Ruben L. Broadnax Jr. on Oct 23, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,171 views

    It’s easy to feel unstable like we’re standing on shifting sands. Yet, Jesus offers a way to live that is solid, secure, and enduring—a way to build a life that withstands the storms.

    In a fast-paced world, the ground beneath our feet can feel shaky. We see political upheavals, moral confusion, and social divisions, all swirling like a storm around us. It’s easy to feel unstable, like we’re standing on shifting sands. Yet, Jesus offers a way to live that is solid, secure, and ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Other

  • Derek Geldart avatar

    Sexual Immorality

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Apr 28, 2024
     | 1,038 views

    Believers are encouraged to maintain sexual purity by submitting to the guidance of the Spirit of God, who has inscribed His laws upon their hearts, enabling them to uphold the sanctity of their marital relationships.

    Sexual Immorality! 1 Thessalonians 4:1-10 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 For those born of the water and Spirit how could God’s commands ever be seen as optional? How can one convince the lukewarm and disobedient Christians, who have become chameleons of ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Derek Geldart avatar

    Impossible Possible Mission

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Oct 30, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,457 views

    After reading the book of Acts the reader is left to ponder the question: would one say YES to such an impossible, dangerous mission of spreading the Good News to the lost of this world or would one choose to hide one’s light under a bushel (Matthew 5:15)?

    Impossible Possible Mission Acts 1:3-8 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Impossible Mission The Mission Impossible movies start off with an iconic decision that must be made by the leading operative of the IMF team, Tom Cruise. There is a taped message from headquarters ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    Blessedness Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 10, 2024
     | 1,350 views

    The Beatitudes offer blessings where we would not think to look for them.

    Blessedness Jeffery Anselmi / General Core 52 / Blessed; The Beatitudes / Matthew 5:11–12 The Beatitudes offer blessings where we would not think to look for them. INTRODUCTION - When you think of being blessed, what comes to your mind? - Maybe you got the job you wanted, and rightfully so, you ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Roger Hasselquist avatar

    The God Of Hope

    Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Jul 12, 2022
     | 2,531 views

    Even though the English word “hope’ may have an element of uncertainty in it, the Greek word in the New Testament always speaks of a sure expectation of some good outcome or positive result. There is a certainty in the hope given in the biblical record.

    Alba 7-10-2022 THE GOD OF HOPE Romans 15:7-13 In one of Charles Shulz's Peanut’s cartoons, Lucy and Linus are sitting in front of the television set when Lucy says to Linus, “Go get me a glass of water.” Linus looks surprised, “Why should I do anything for you? You never do anything for me.” ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    Message - 1 John Verses 2-4: Eternal Life And Fellowship With Joy Complete Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 4, 2022
     | 1,685 views

    Fellowship is built on fact and testimony, and has the most solid basis. It is built on the eternal life of God; on God’s forgiveness of sin through the satisfaction that the righteousness of God was satisfied at Calvary; and on the promises of God, for His promises can not be broken.

    MESSAGE - 1 JOHN VERSES 2-4: ETERNAL LIFE AND FELLOWSHIP WITH JOY COMPLETE On the previous occasion when we looked at the opening verse of this glorious first letter of John, we explored many thoughts that are contained in that marvellous verse. John testified to all he had seen and heard and ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Steve Meenho Kang avatar

    Do Not Create A Win-Lose World Series

    Contributed by Steve Meenho Kang on Dec 17, 2021
     | 1,902 views

    The Netflix drama “Squid Game” became the number one show on Netflix in all 83 countries where Netflix streams. “Squid Game” is a drama in which participants risk their lives to play a survival game to win a prize of 40 million dollars. But why is this drama so popular all over the world?

    Do Not Create a Win-Lose World Squid Game Part 2 James 4:1-6 Steve Meenho Kang www.evergreencommunity.org We are in part two of this series, “Squid Game.” The Netflix drama “Squid Game” became the number one show on Netflix in all 83 countries where Netflix streams. “Squid Game” is a drama in ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Robert Butler avatar

    Chronos: James #6 Series

    Contributed by Robert Butler on Feb 28, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,833 views

    Being a Christ follower requires having control of body, mind and spirit as we encounter the world as witnesses and co labors in bringing a little heaven to earth.

    A few weeks ago, we started a year-long journey chronological study of the New Testament today. Hence the reason we are calling this message series Chronos. It's a word that means “time.” We will be journeying through time back to the start of the early church. We will be doing this by walking ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • D. Dewaine Phillips avatar

    Do You Love Him?

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 9, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,558 views

    Here, we find some of Christ's last words before He ascended into heaven. Jesus asked Peter numerous times if he loved Him. In doing so, He sought to instill within Peter four keys that would help him serve the Lord more effectively.

    In John chapter 21, we find some of Jesus’ last words before He ascended to be with His Father in heaven. Jesus was preparing to confer His ministry to Peter; and according to Warren Wiersbe, we see in this passage a threefold commission that was given to him.(1) Jesus wanted to instill within ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    Faith’s Persective Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 3, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,028 views

    People of faith place their hope for the future in the promises of God. The things hoped for, though not yet seen, control the life of a person of faith.

    HEBREWS 11: 13-16 FAITH’S PERSECTIVE / SEEKING A BETTER HOMELAND [Revelations 21: 1-7] There is a story about an extremely RICH MAN who was determined to take it all with him when he died. He prayed and prayed until finally the Lord gave in to his prayer request. The only condition was that ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Pepe Gonzales avatar

    Warning Signs Of Drifting Away

    Contributed by Pepe Gonzales on Jan 28, 2025
     | 750 views

    Hebrews 2:1 therefore we must give the more earnest heed to the things we have heard lest we drift away I believe that warning comes before we Drift away and leave God; We don't just drift away; People don't just Drift away overnight it happens subtly.

    Warning signs of drifting away Hebrews 2:1 therefore we must give the more earnest heed to the things we have heard lest we drift away I believe that warning comes before we Drift away and leave God; We don't just drift away; People don't just Drift away overnight ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Bible Year: 1 Peter thumbnail

    Bible Year: 1 Peter PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 28, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 620 views

    Explores living purposefully and productively, perceiving time as a divine gift to be used wisely in light of eternity.

    Good morning, beloved family of God. How wonderful it is to gather together again in this sacred sanctuary, united by our common faith and the boundless love of our Heavenly Father. We are here to seek His face, to learn from His Word, and to encourage each other in our walk with Him. Today, we are ...read more

    Scripture:

    Topics:

  • No One Knows thumbnail

    No One Knows PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 24, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 805 views

    This sermon explores understanding God's timing, staying alert in faith, and fulfilling our God-given mission, as guided by Mark 13:24-37.

    Good morning, my dear friends. It's a joy to be here with you today, breaking bread in fellowship and worship. We have a wonderful opportunity today to engage with God's word, to let it speak to us, to let it shape us and mold us into the image of Christ. Our focus today is on Mark 13:24-37. “But ...read more

    Scripture:

    Topics: