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

Sermons on Difficult Teachings:

showing 2,341-2,355 of 122,385
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
  • Brian La Croix avatar

    Instruction In Christian Living Series

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 3, 2001
    based on 25 ratings
     | 9,563 views

    A message encouraging the church to be a place for quality Christian instruction.

    “…Instruction in Christian Living.” Deuteronomy 6:1-9 (August 12, 2001) Introduction Talk to some people about “Christian living” and you’ll have them wondering. To them, Christian living means just the opposite of living. They see living a Christian lifestyle as not really living at all, and ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Kevin Higgins avatar

    Experiencing Joy

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on May 29, 2003
    based on 125 ratings
     | 15,571 views

    Jesus explains how to have real joy.

    John 15:1-11 Experiencing Joy INTRODUCTION On the night He was betrayed and arrested, Jesus went over His coming arrest one last time with the disciples. He had been teaching them and leading them to this point throughout His ministry, but they had failed to get the point. So now, before it ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Speaking Like An Adult Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 21, 2002
    based on 68 ratings
     | 14,266 views

    Hebrews says by this time we should all be teachers... but why?

    OPEN: A man was scheduled to speak for an important business dinner. But, as he was eating his meal he must have bitten down on something hard, for at that moment his false teeth broke in his mouth. Nearly paralyzed by panic, he muttered to the man next to him, “I can’t believe this!” he says, ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • James May avatar

    Our Sure Foundation

    Contributed by James May on Aug 14, 2002
    based on 264 ratings
     | 95,279 views

    Jesus is our sure foundation. There is no other that will stand the storms of life and last for eternity.

    Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • John Beehler avatar

    Chill Out & Pay Attention

    Contributed by John Beehler on Apr 26, 2002
    based on 119 ratings
     | 11,107 views

    Don’t sweat the small stuff. Focus on what’s really important.

    Chill Out……….. What does it mean to trust? Webster: Basic dependence on someone or something, a belief that something will happen or someone will act in a prescribed way. If I were to ask any one of you, most of you would say that you trust God. But sometimes that’s not easy. Trusting ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Tylor Cates avatar

    History Of The Mormon Church

    Contributed by Tylor Cates on May 24, 2002
    based on 94 ratings
     | 4,788 views

    This is a history of the Mormon Church

    The Mormon Church I. History of the Mormon Church A. Founder is Joseph Smith Jr. (1805-1844) 1. Born Dec. 23, 1805, The fourth child of Lucy and Joseph Smith Sr. 2. His father was a self-proclaimed mystic, who spent most of his life digging for buried treasure. a. He was particularly interested in ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Robert Leroe avatar

    The Vine And The Branches Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 7, 2002
    based on 65 ratings
     | 32,116 views

    When we’re connected to Christ, the True Vine, our lives bear fruit.

    The Vine and the Branches Introduction: When I lived in the Bavarian city of Wurzburg I admired the vast hillsides of grapevines. Grapes are the most widely grown fruit in the world. Grapes have been cultivated as far back as ancient Egypt, 2,500 years before the birth of Christ. The grapevine ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Congregational

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    What Would You Have Me Do For You? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 21, 2006
    based on 41 ratings
     | 32,825 views

    It would appear that Jesus never asked this question of anyone else in the Gospels. Didn’t He know what these blind men needed?

    OPEN: A man walks into a dentist’s office and says, "Excuse me, can you help me. I think I’m a moth." The dentist replied "You don’t need a dentist. You need a psychiatrist. His office is just down the hall" "Yes, I know." Says the man. "So, why did you come in here?" asked the ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Keith Miller avatar

    Will The Real Jesus Please Stand Up? Series

    Contributed by Keith Miller on Jul 6, 2006
    based on 20 ratings
     | 8,406 views

    This sermon looks at Psalm 2 for the purpose of addressing the divinity, sovereignty, majesty, and kingship of Jesus Christ in an effort to show just how awesome Jesus Christ really is.

    Will the Real Jesus Please Stand Up? Psalm 2 Introduction We have discussed the history of the Bible, we have looked at the role of women in the church, and last week we reflected on what Jesus actually said about Himself. I want to read one final quote from Dan Brown’s book then wrap this ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Learning From Jesus; Discipleship Qualities

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Mar 26, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,505 views

    If we are going to truly be Disciples of Christ, we must follow His examples.

    Learning lessons from Jesus; Discipleship Qualities Matthew 5:1-12 Disclaimer- Some things mentioned were gleaned from Sermon Central sermons. Introduction: I want to talk to you this morning about discipleship qualities. Jesus is our role model of how to teach. ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Michael Wiley avatar

    What Jesus Said About End-Time Tribulation Series

    Contributed by Michael Wiley on Mar 28, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,868 views

    There is a Purpose There is an End We Win

    “Jesus Said” What Jesus said to His Followers “About End-Times Tribulation” Michael Wiley Matthew 24:1-28 March 29, 2009 Introduction: Chapter 24 of Matthew is one of the most discussed and debated chapters of the New Testament—especially of the words of Christ. Whole books have been written on ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Scott Chambers avatar

    The Fourfold Gospel Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 3, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,986 views

    This message is a part of a series that surveys the entire Bible. It is based upon the study guide from an older Chuck Swindoll series. This message surveys Matthew-John.

    Why are there four Gospels? They all say the same thing don’t they? All four of the Gospel writers paint a detailed portrait of Jesus, but each writes from a unique perspective. It could be said that if we put all four of the Gospels together, we would have a more complete picture of Jesus. Some ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Brad Beaman avatar

    Abide In Christ: The Vine And The Branches Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Dec 13, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 16,662 views

    The "Great Vine" outside London is the oldest and largest vine in the world. But guess what. There is an even greater “Great Vine” Jesus and we are the branches.

    The Great Vine in the Hampton Court Palace Gardens outside of London is the oldest and largest known vine in the world. The Great Vine is more than 230 years old. It measures 12 feet around the base. Its longest rod is 120 feet. The fruit produced each year averages 500 to 700 clusters of grapes ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Revd. Martin Dale avatar

    I Am The Good Shepherd Series

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Apr 12, 2005
    based on 195 ratings
     | 74,724 views

    What did Jesus mean when he said: I am the Good Shepherd. Some reflections

    “I am the Good Shepherd” John 10:1-21 Story: A shepherd was looking after his sheep one day on the side of a deserted road, when suddenly a brand new Porsche screeches to a halt. The driver, a man dressed in an Armani suit, Cerutti shoes, Ray-Ban sunglasses, TAG-Heuer wrist-watch, and a Pierre ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Anglican

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Judging The Right Way: Every Christian’s Calling Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 31, 2003
    based on 57 ratings
     | 9,277 views

    It is good for Christians to judge--the right way. The modern understanding of "do not judge" is merely relativism. If there are no rights or wrongs, naturally one cannot judge. But there are rights and wrongs, and there is a right and wrong way to judg

    Judging the Right Way: Every Christian’s Calling (Matt. 7:1-6) Note: If you are interested in more information about interpreting the Sermon on the Mount, please consider my book, "The Midrash Key" (by Ed Vasicek) available through Amazon.com Intro --Review Persons of Trinity, Golden Rule, and ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Independent/Bible