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

Sermons on Empty Ritual:

showing 3,676-3,690 of 36,787
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
  • Ross Cochrane avatar

    Genesis 4 - How To Stop Playing The Anger Game Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Dec 15, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,429 views

    In Genesis 4 Cain kills his brother Abel. It didn’t take long for the first murder to happen, only one generation away from Adam and Eve.

    Genesis 4 – How to Stop Playing the Anger Game 1. The Game – “I don’t care and you can’t make me!” I have never really had a problem with anger, but the closest I have come was in a classroom. Teaching in a highschool can be very stressful, and I had put some guys on detention and was supervising ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Martin Wiles avatar

    What Motivates You

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Sep 10, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,696 views

    Adopting certain attitudes will motivate us to more faithful service.

    WHAT MOTIVATES YOU? GALATIANS 6: 11-13 INTRODUCTION What is it that motivates you each day? Maybe you work for someone else. What motivates you to get up and go to work? Perhaps it is the paycheck you know you will receive or that you know your family has needs. Maybe your parents instilled in ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Martin Wiles avatar

    Grace And Availability Series

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Apr 5, 2011
     | 4,587 views

    When we trust in Christ, God takes the righteousness of his Son and applies it to our account.

    Grace And Availability Romans 4:17-25 I. Justified By Faith A. Abraham’s example of justification by faith. (v. 17) 1. As already mentioned, Abraham was not justified by circumcision or by obedience to the Law given to Moses. 2. He lived long before the law was given, and Paul has already ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kevin Williams avatar

    All Or Nothing At All

    Contributed by Kevin Williams on Sep 7, 2008
    based on 26 ratings
     | 25,808 views

    God will not accept partial service. He wants your all or nothing at all.

    I have spent a good portion of my adult working life, working in retail. And with each job they trained the managers on how to spot counterfeit money. To the untrained eye the counterfeit money looks exactly like the real money. They are the same length, they feel the same, the information on ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael B. Perrott avatar

    Journeying With Jesus Through Lent #3: ‘into The Realm Of Righteous Anger' Series

    Contributed by Michael B. Perrott on Mar 13, 2009
    based on 26 ratings
     | 21,477 views

    A SERMON FOR THE THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT 2009. We reflect upon Jesus’ call to ‘righteous anger’ when we are faced with injustice

    John 2: 13-22 Journeying with Jesus through Lent #3: ‘Into the Realm of Righteous Anger’ Sermon Series: Lent 2009 A SERMON FOR THE THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT 2009. We reflect upon Jesus’ call to ‘righteous anger’ when we are faced with injustice There was once a woman called Emily Post. She was born ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • David Flowers avatar

    Going Public

    Contributed by David Flowers on Mar 14, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,043 views

    For this baptism service, Dave shares some thoughts about what baptism is.

    Going Public Wildwind Community Church David Flowers January 17, 2009 I realized the other day, much to my surprise and regret, that I have never preached a sermon on baptism! Of course we have done many services of baptism here at Wildwind, but I have never spoken on it before. I want to allow ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Matthew Morine avatar

    Reliving Pentecost: The Church Community

    Contributed by Matthew Morine on Apr 28, 2008
     | 3,567 views

    The church must restore the sense of deep and loving fellowship. The church must come together in unity once again.

    RELIVING PENTECOST: THE CHURCH COMMUNITY THEME: THE CHURCH BECOMES A SPECIAL COMMUNITY FOR GOD’S PEOPLE. TEXT: ACTS 2:42-47 At the end of the Civil War in Richmond, Virginia, on the Sunday after the surrender, a worship service was held in one of the historic church buildings in the city. ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Stephen Belokur avatar

    Lent 2013 Week 1 Series

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Feb 20, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,278 views

    As we kick off the season of Lent in 2013 we take a look at the 40 days of temptation of Christ in the wilderness and see what this means to us in our lives for Christ today.

    There is a saying, “In essentials, unity; in non-essentials, liberty; in all things, charity.” This is the first Sunday of the Lenten Season. Lent is a non-essential. Lent is not a Biblical doctrine nor is it a Scripturally mandated activity. On the other hand it is not sinful nor ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Tim Spear avatar

    Blinded By Lies, Confronted By The Truth Series

    Contributed by Tim Spear on Dec 6, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,201 views

    Lies have a devastating and corrupting effect, but the Truth can help people overcome those lies.

    Jesus, the God-man: Gospel of John “Blinded by Lies, Confronted by the Truth” John 18:28-40 Introduction: “Above all, don't lie to yourself. The man who lies to himself and listens to his own lie comes to a point that he cannot distinguish the truth within him, or around him, and ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Perry Greene avatar

    Avoiding Dead Faith Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on May 3, 2012
     | 5,992 views

    James continues to remind us that faith is active. It is not mere mental assent but obediently imitating God by loving our neighbors.

    1. Secret Service A man was coming out of church one day, and the preacher was standing at the door as he always is to shake hands. (You know. The preacher’s job is to: shake them in, shake them up, and shake them out!) Well, he grabbed the guy by the hand and pulled him aside. The preacher ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    Thankful People Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 23, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,099 views

    How do we show God that we are truly thankful people?

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Did you get enough to eat over the Thanksgiving holiday? My scale said GET OFF! • As I reflect on the issue of be thankful I want to share a few things I am thankful for. • I am thankful that there are not twice as many congressmen and half as many doctors. • I am thankful ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ken McKinley avatar

    Baptism Series

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Mar 10, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 31,076 views

    Part Twelve of our series on the Baptist Faith and Message

    Baptism (BFM #12) Text: Romans 6:1 – 4 By: Ken McKinley Before we begin, I want to read to you a funny little thing I found titled Wisdom from the mouths of babes. From Patrick, age 10: Never trust a dog to watch your food. Michael, age 14: Never tell your mom that her diet’s not working. Emily, ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Daniel Habben avatar

    Holy Communion: Because I Am Said So Series

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Mar 22, 2010
     | 6,796 views

    It is hard to understand how Jesus' body and blood is present with the bread and wine of Holy Communion but it shouldn't be difficult to believe - not when you consider who came up with Holy Communion...

    “Why do I have to sweep?” “Because I said so.” If little sister has spoken the “Because I said so,” you might as well be a train that’s about to run over and flatten a penny. There’s no chance you’re going to submit to her authority is there? ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Denis O'Callaghan Ph.D. ,Th.D., D.D., D. Phil. avatar

    It's All About Religion (Part 15 ) Series

    Contributed by Denis O'callaghan Ph.d. ,th.d., D.d., D. Phil. on Sep 22, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,171 views

    We are looking at what Jesus "really meant" and in doing so I hope that at this point you have come to at least consider that what you were taught about Christ Jesus, His claims, attitudes, actions warrant a reasoned second look.

    Part 15 It’s All about "religion" I was walking across a bridge one day, and I saw a man standing on the edge, about to jump off. So I ran over and said 'Stop! don't do it!' 'Why shouldn't I?' he said. I said, 'Well, there's so much to live for!' He said, 'Like what?' I said, 'Well...are ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Martin Wiles avatar

    Grace And Heritage Series

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Apr 1, 2011
     | 5,785 views

    God’s grace is not earned but is a free gift given to those who ask, and more importantly, it is the only way we can come to Christ.

    Grace And Heritage Romans 4:11-16 I. Our Spiritual Heritage (v. 11) A. Family heritage is important. 1. I have heard many from the older generation tell of how they no longer have family reunions or of how many from the younger generation no longer attend the reunions. 2. We no longer have family ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist