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

Sermons on Explanations:

showing 4,096-4,110 of 11,773
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
  • Mark Stepherson avatar

    Prayer Keys - According To God's Will Series

    Contributed by Mark Stepherson on Oct 7, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 15,600 views

    Praying ACCORDING TO GOD’S WILL is not an incantation to pull God to our will, but a guide to pull us to His will.

    “This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us,” 1 John 5:14. Praying according to God’s will is a key to effective prayer, but how do we know God’s will? It may be easier to know what is not his will. In ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Don Baggett avatar

    Paul's Thorn In The Flesh

    Contributed by Don Baggett on Jan 1, 2008
    based on 21 ratings
     | 38,483 views

    For many years, I have understood and taught that Paul’s thorn in the flesh was a physical sickness, most likely poor eyesight, that God had ordained that he keep so as not to be lifted up in pride. However, some time back, I began studying the Scripture

    For many years, I have understood and taught that Paul’s thorn in the flesh was a physical sickness, most likely poor eyesight, that God had ordained that he keep so as not to be lifted up in pride. However, some time back, I began studying the Scriptures on the subject of prayer, something I had ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • James Thomas avatar

    Your Mouth Is Going To Get You In Trouble

    Contributed by James Thomas on Jan 11, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 12,133 views

    God protects those who he loves

    Hopuse Of Judah Ministries 1970 Parker road St. Louis mo. august11,2006 Your mouth is going to get you in trouble Exodus: chapter 1 verses 9&10 Good morning Friendship first off all giving all the honor to GOD who is the head of my life to Pastor King, the ministers in the pulpit the Deacons ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Roper avatar

    Putting God First

    Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 27, 2007
    based on 18 ratings
     | 22,782 views

    We face many different dilemmas because our prorities are mixed up.

    Putting God First (See also "Love grown Cold") Hag 1:5-6,9 Hag 1:9-10 Overview Haggai was a prophet who spoke to the tiny Jewish community, which had settled again in the Promised Land after the Babylonian Captivity. His message was a reminder of the importance to; Put God First God’s ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Paul - The Model Mailman

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 9, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 9,133 views

    Paul epitomizes the ideal scriptural mailman as it can be said, "Neither rain, nor sleet, nor dark of night can keep this courageous courier from the swift completion of his appointed task."

    Paul - The Ideal Mailman (Acts 28) Mitchell Kendall engraved this famous saying on the New York City post office, taken from Herodutus about the diligence of the Persian mailmen during the heat of their battles with the Greeks in 500 B.C. "Neither rain, nor snow, nor sleet, nor hail, nor dark ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jim Erwin avatar

    True Love Series

    Contributed by Jim Erwin on Dec 12, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,017 views

    Christmas is about true love.

    Ruth 3 - True Love INTRODUCTION: The Princess Bride - how I love this movie and I think it is the best story of all time. True Love In The Princess Bride, Westley is driven by one goal—to return to the love of his life, Buttercup. Westley does whatever it takes for his one "true love." He scales ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Erwin avatar

    God's Unity In His Glory Series

    Contributed by Jim Erwin on Dec 16, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,221 views

    God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit were never in conflict.

    God’s Unity in His Glory Unity, Harmony, and Community – Part 1 John 17:1-5 In the beginning of eternity (if you could say that), there was God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit – the Trinity. They enjoyed perfect community. They reflected each other’s glory. Let me tell you something – something really ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    A Faith Worth Having

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jun 16, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,658 views

    An example of faith lived out through our lives.

    A FAITH WORTH HAVING DANIEL 3:1-30 INTRO- *** YOU BEGIN TO TALK ABOUT FAITH AND YOU CAN OPEN A WHOLE CAN OF WORMS. ***SOME PEOPLE BELIEVE THAT HAVING FAITH IN ANYTHING THAT YOU CANNOT SEE IS A CRUTCH FOR THE WEAK. ***WE CAN ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Hope For Families Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 19, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,183 views

    Exposition of Ps 78 about the failures of fathers to be an example, and the need to train our children differently than present

    Text: Ps 78:1-8, Title: Hope for Families, Date/Place: NRBC, 6/22/08, AM Opening illustration: Play the trailer for the bible study • Nine out of ten parents of children under age 13 (85%) believe they have the primary responsibility for teaching their children about religious beliefs and spiritual ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Timm Meyer avatar

    It Is The Lord's Purpose That Prevails

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jun 26, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,465 views

    Pentecost 5(B) - It is the Lord’s purpose that always prevails. As mankind is often challenged to understand, then our God diplays his mighty power.

    “IT IS THE LORD’S PURPOSE THAT PREVAILS” (Outline) June 15, 2008 -- PENTECOST 5 -- Job 38:1-11 INTRO: The pride of man ruined God’s perfection created in the Garden of Eden. They took the fruit and they ate. They put themselves in the place of God. After thousands of years and ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Alan McCann avatar

    Foundations Series

    Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jul 7, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 14,966 views

    Jesus uses Isaiah 28.14-18 and shows how he is the precious cornerstone foundation upon which to build a house of faith to withstand the storms.

    Foundations – Luke 6.46-49 Of all the parables of Jesus this is the one that has probably been reduced the most to a children’s story – via the children’s chorus – the “wise/foolish man built his house upon…” you know the chorus and you have probably sung it many times. This is a short parable ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Sending Beautiful Feet

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jul 17, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,004 views

    Exposition of Romans 10:14-17 related to the commissioning of our first international mission team

    Text: Romans 10:14-17, Title: Sending Beautiful Feet, Date/Place: NRBC, 7/20/08, AM A. Opening illustration: talk about Erika thinking Maine was at the ends of the NA continent, recount our commissioning service with NAMB in Atlanta in 2003, and how there were many couples who would be leaving soon ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Carl Allen avatar

    Buddhism Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Jul 30, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,566 views

    The comparison of Buddhism and Christianity.

    Buddhism You Yourself Must Make the Effort Intro Unlike the Hindu religion, Buddhism can point to an individual founder and can look back to a date for its beginnings. Sidhartha Gautama was born a Hindu about 560 B.C., near the border of India in what is now Nepal. Tradition says that when he ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Nathan Johnson avatar

    Fitting In

    Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Sep 11, 2008
     | 3,106 views

    Every Christian has a place in the body of Christ because every Christian is given a gift to use in the body of Christ. There should be no one asking, “Where do I fit in?”

    Fitting In Griffith Baptist Church – 9/14/08 A.M. Service Text: Ephesians 4:7-10 Key verse: Ephesians 4:8 - Wherefore he saith, When he ascended up on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men. Premise: Every believer has a place and function within the body of Christ in the local ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Light At The End Of The Tunnel Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 5, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,279 views

    If we are in the doldrums -- but learn to be emboldened by walking with God -- we can find courage to pursue better times.

    Light At the End of the Tunnel (Genesis 29:1-14) 1. I came across this true account from Reader’s Digest: My cell phone quit as I tried to let my wife know that I was caught in freeway gridlock and would be late for our anniversary dinner. I wrote a message on my laptop asking other motorists to ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Independent/Bible