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

Sermons on Function:

showing 1,396-1,410 of 12,889
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
  • Tim Zingale avatar

    Are You A Weed

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jul 15, 2002
    based on 171 ratings
     | 15,133 views

    A sermon for the 9th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 11

    9 Sunday after Pentecost Proper 11 Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 "Are You A Weed?"   Are you a weed?? That’s a strange question isn’t it. Are you a weed?? But that is just the question our gospel lesson is asking each of us. Are we weeds?? Our gospel text concerns the difference between weeds and wheat ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Rick Stacy avatar

    Compelled To Reveal The Mystery Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Mar 11, 2002
    based on 39 ratings
     | 4,508 views

    First of a series on Ephesians 3

    Compelled... to Reveal the Mystery The mysterious formula for Coca-Cola In 1925, the only written copy of its formula Coca-Cola admits to having was retrieved from a New York bank (where it had been held as collateral on a sugar loan) and reverently laid in safe deposit box in Woodruff’s Atlanta ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Donna Kazenske avatar

    Introduction To The Gifts Of The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Donna Kazenske on Nov 17, 2002
    based on 74 ratings
     | 5,175 views

    There is much discussion today regarding the gifts of the Holy Spirit. Some believe the gifts are for today, while others believe they passed away with the apostles. Who is right? What does the Bible say about this issue?

    By: Donna J. Kazenske There is much discussion today regarding the gifts of the Holy Spirit. Some believe the gifts are for today, while others believe they passed away with the apostles. Who is right? What does the Bible say about this issue? The word of God should always have the final say if ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: *other

  • Ken Harris avatar

    "Lost 2"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Mar 26, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,890 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that just as the DONKEYS were LOST - SAUL was "LOST 2".

    ”LOST 2” 19 March 2006 1 Samuel 9:3-6; 17-20; 10:9 (RSV) by U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris CP Walker, Taegu South Korea BIG IDEA: Every believer needs to know that there is great JOY in the HEART of GOD when someone who was LOST is FOUND. REFERENCES: 1 Samuel 9:1-27; Matthew 6:21 ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Wann Fanwar avatar

    Late, Yet On Time

    Contributed by Wann Fanwar on Jul 19, 2006
    based on 66 ratings
     | 42,217 views

    This sermon deals with a simple biblical truth: God’s ways and his sense of timing are not the same as ours. Many times God does not seem to fit our schedule. However, his ways and his time are best.

    Late, Yet On Time! Have you noticed that God is frequently late? As I’ve grown older in faith, I’ve become more aware that God follows a different time, almost as if he runs by a different clock. He is frequently late. For the sceptical among you, allow me to elaborate. Some people are ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Adventist

  • Scott Coltrain avatar

    The Resurrection Of The Dead

    Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Oct 8, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,676 views

    An encouraging look at the reality of the coming Resurrection and its nature.

    The Resurrection of the Dead John 20:19-20, 24-29 In our text, we see that Thomas had a difficulty in believing in the resurrection of the dead. Until he obtained proof (could see the Jesus with his own eyes and feel Him with his own hands), he would not believe. Jesus provided Doubting Thomas ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jeff Budzinski avatar

    Unity In The Body

    Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Mar 3, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,490 views

    This morning as a church body, I want to challenge your thinking and faith as it relates to unity among the believer. It’s important to understand that the church is not a building. Church in the Bible never means “building.” It refers to groups of co

    Introduction · This morning as a church body, I want to challenge your thinking and faith as it relates to unity among the believer. · It’s important to understand that the church is not a building. · Church in the Bible never means “building.” It refers to groups of committed Believers in any ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Donna Kazenske avatar

    It's Time For A Holy Ghost Revolution

    Contributed by Donna Kazenske on Jun 22, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 9,056 views

    It’s time for the church to come out of her slumber and position herself before the Lord for Holy Ghost instruction and kingdom purpose. It’s time for the prayerless church to arise and become a church who prays with Holy Ghost fervency and expectancy.

    By: Donna Kazenske It’s time for the church to come out of her slumber and position herself before the Lord for Holy Ghost instruction and kingdom purpose. It’s time for the prayerless church to arise and become a church who prays with Holy Ghost fervency and expectancy. It’s time for the watered ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: *other

  • Steven Haguewood avatar

    A God's Eye View Of Homosexuality Series

    Contributed by Steven Haguewood on Jul 31, 2008
    based on 25 ratings
     | 7,900 views

    There is much talk from advocates of gay rights and homosexuality, how does their rhetoric measure up against the true teaching of the Bible?

    A GOD’S EYE VIEW HOMOSEXUALITY Text: Romans 1:24-27 Scripture Reading: Genesis 2:18-26 INTRODUCTION 1. Let me share with you some insight into the mind of gay rights advocates: a. “The main thing is to talk about gayness until the issue becomes thoroughly tiresome…” b. “Seek desensitization and ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jeremy Poling avatar

    When Gods Purpose Becomes Ours

    Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Jan 15, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,730 views

    Priorities

    When Gods Purpose Becomes Ours Est 4:10-14 10 Again Esther spake unto Hatach, and gave him commandment unto Mordecai; 11 All the king’s servants, and the people of the king’s provinces, do know, that whosoever, whether man or woman, shall come unto the king into the inner court, who is not called, ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • John Harvey avatar

    Better Together Series

    Contributed by John Harvey on Jun 13, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 24,854 views

    God designed us as individuals and as a church to rely on relationships with others to meet our full potential.

    Life Quest “Better Together” Father’s Day June 18, 2006 Introduction: Today we are looking at another aspect to what it means to be on a Life Quest. We have talked for the last two weeks about the first aspect of our mission statement, “To passionately pursue God.” Over the next several weeks we ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Darrell Coats avatar

    Gifted For Ministry: Purposeful Stewardship Of Talents Series

    Contributed by Darrell Coats on Sep 19, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 12,060 views

    The second sermon in the sermon series "Purposeful Stewardship" challenging us to use our gifts and abilities for the service of Christ.

    Gifted for Ministry Introduction: Every Christian has been gifted for ministry with different talents. Purposeful stewardship involves using all these talents to serve others and glorify Christ. “Talents” means both our natural abilities and ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Methodist

  • Ron Hietsch avatar

    Abortion --The Lord Hates Hands That Shed Innocent Blood

    Contributed by Ron Hietsch on Dec 6, 2005
    based on 13 ratings
     | 5,887 views

    There is no sin that the blood of Christ can not wash away and make as white as snow. As much as Jesus hates the sin, He Loves the sinner

    December 6, 2005 Text Proverbs 6:16-17 ...The Lord hates …… hands that shed innocent blood. When I entered my usual coffee stop this morning, I noticed a discarded newspaper on top of the garbage can. I like to read –what luck – I saved 50 cents. I should have read the comics and done the ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Wm Darius Myers avatar

    Reaching Out And Gathering In Series

    Contributed by Wm Darius Myers on Apr 24, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,022 views

    Sept. 2006 Pastor’s Letter - Promoting a balanced approach to Evangelical Social Ministry, drawing on personal experience of a conservative evangelical now serving a broadly diverse independent, non-denominational community church.

    Reaching Out and Gathering In Bill Myers, Pastor On occasion I hear from old friends and former coworkers who have known me throughout portions of the almost twenty years I served in denominational churches. They find themselves amazed, and sometimes perplexed at my decision to pastor The ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dean Rhine avatar

    Turn On The Chandelier

    Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 24, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,439 views

    What it means for us to be light

    "Turn On The Chandelier" Matthew 5:13-16 2/16/97 Intro: Well, we’re not taping this sermon, so you’re out of luck. But now that the Valentine’s Dinner is over, if any of you have any good quotes for the sign out front, let me know! Did you hear about the little country church that was trying to ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational