Mother's Day:Inspiring selfless devotion

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

Sermons on Genuine Christians:

showing 1,921-1,935 of 140,561
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

I Desire Mercy Not Sacrifice

Experiencing the mercy of God in our lives

Ready & Faithful

Looking to Jesus for help now and hope in the future

Why Suffering?

Help your church understand God's plan in pain

  • Try PRO

    Confident Preaching

    Try PRO free and preach with confidence when people need it most.
    Free to start now
  • Jerry Cosper avatar

    Guidelines For Christianity: Blessed Are The Peacemakers Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 26, 2015
     | 5,917 views

    History shows that most peacekeeping efforts by and large have failed. So what does Jesus mean by being a peacemaker?

    We live in a world characterized by fighting, wars, and animosity at every level of society. It’s everywhere. Lady Astor once said to Winston Churchill, “If you were my husband, I’d put poison in your coffee.” Churchill responded, “And if you were my wife, ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Cosper avatar

    Guidelines For Christianity: Blessed Are The Persecuted Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 26, 2015
     | 4,530 views

    Do we really feel blessed when we are persecuted?

    A Texan billionaire w/ a beautiful daughter loved having parties at his pool which was home to a 20 ft. great-white shark. Every night he’d issue a challenge to the men: “½ my fortune or my daughter’s hand in marriage to the man who swims across the pool!” He never had a ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Roger Hasselquist avatar

    Three Marks Of A Thankful Christian Series

    Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Nov 7, 2022
     | 4,602 views

    A boy had only heard his grandfather pray at Thanksgiving, Easter, and other special occasions; when he typically would say a long prayer of thanks over the food.

    Alba 11-3-13 (Revised 11-6-2022) Three Marks of a Thankful Christian A boy had only heard his grandfather pray at Thanksgiving, Easter, and other special occasions; when he typically would say a long prayer of thanks over the food. One night, after a fun camp-out and fishing trip, grandfather ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    What’s So Great About God?-5 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 21, 2015
     | 3,276 views

    5 of 6. Peter recalled some basic justifications for the church's glorifying God. Blood-bought believers are justified in their glorifying/pointing to God. But why?...WHAT’s So GREAT About GOD? God is Great because He offers...

    WHAT’s So GREAT About GOD?-V—1Peter 1:3-12(:3-9; 10-12) Attention: Our Mini-van: We’ve had 3 of them! It’s been the perfect car for our family of 6. It offers...a solid solution to our needs—Carries our family 7 people(we have 6) comfortably(which many larger cars ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gordon Curley avatar

    Do My Actions Match My Profession? Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Mar 20, 2011
     | 4,004 views

    Assurance

    Sermon Outline: 3 TESTS OF AUTHENTICITY: Test #1 – Obedience and Knowing God (vs3-5) Test #2 – Obedience & the Example of Jesus (vs 6) Test #3 – Obedience and Love (7-11) Semon Content: Ill: There were two doctors with the same name who lived a few doors apart. One doctor was a Christian ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Brethren

  • Bob Marcaurelle avatar

    Preaching Against Dirty Christianity Series

    Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Apr 5, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,936 views

    Sermon 2 on Jude, which deals with those woh live in sin and claim salvation. This deals with the Christian reaction to this dirty Christianity

    Jude- 2 Peter 2. The Preaching Against Dirty Christianity Jude 1-4 “My dear friends I was very eager to write you about the salvation we have in common. But I was strongly impressed to write and urge you to fight hard for the faith that was once for all entrusted to the saints (people of God).” ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Welch avatar

    "Christian" Cannibalism Or Sacrificial Service Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Jul 3, 2018
     | 2,992 views

    Message 11 in our Galatians series on Paul's warning not to bite and devour one another.

    Chico Alliance Church December 6 , 1998 “Christian Cannibalism” or Sacrificial Service I. Paul Possessed the Correct credentials 1-2 II. Paul Proclaimed the Correct Concept of Grace 2:15-4:31 A. The Gospel of Grace Introduced 2:15-21 B. The Gospel of Grace Argued and Illustrated 3:1-4:31 ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • David Scudder avatar

    How To Deal With Critical Christians

    Contributed by David Scudder on Jun 21, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,667 views

    The problem with being critical is that is what other other people do. When we are being critical we often call it being discerning, or perceptive, or astute, or sensitive. This is a sin that almost all of us struggle with to one degree or another. After

    II Corinthians 6:1-10 Purpose: To show the proofs of a faithful follower of Christ. Aim: I want the listener to be slow to criticize in order to protect the Gospel. INTRODUCTION: Paul was no stranger to criticism. One of the reasons Paul wrote first and second Corinthians was to answer his ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Gordon Curley avatar

    Discipleship - The Normal Christian Life! Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on May 14, 2018
     | 6,503 views

    Jesus calls Simon, James & John to Follow Him – Luke chapter 5 verses 1-11 – Sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

    SERMON OUTLINE: • Disciples love to hear the Word of God taught (vs 1-3) • Disciples obey Jesus even when it doesn’t make sense (vs 4-7) • Disciples are aware of their own sinfulness (vs 8-10a) • Disciples are fishers of people (vs 10b) • Disciples are willing to forsake all and follow Christ (vs ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Brethren

  • John Gaston avatar

    Contending For The Faith

    Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 24, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,110 views

    We should not accept any form of Christianity except that which contains the original power and life experienced by the New Testament Church. We are exhorted to "contend for that faith" until we achieve it. The genuine article will have the same results a

    CONTENDING FOR THE FAITH Jude 1-3 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: THE PROS & CONS OF IMITATING 1. A new missionary recruit went to Venezuela for the first time. He was struggling with the language and didn't understand a whole lot. He attended the church he hoped to serve in, but arrived late and the ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Larry Wilson avatar

    Sixteen Signs Of A True Believer Part 10 Series

    Contributed by Larry Wilson on Jul 11, 2010
     | 3,711 views

    Sermon 14 in the series, "Things that Accompany Salvation." In the "Sixteen Signs," we are examining John's evidences of genuine faith as expressed in the epistle of 1 John. In this sermon: The Conviction Test. Do I believe that the Bible is the Word of G

    Series: Things That Accompany Salvation Hebrews 6:9 But, beloved, we are persuaded better things of you, and things that accompany salvation, though we thus speak. Message 14: Sixteen Signs of a True Believer (Part X) (2 Cor. 5:14; 13:5; 1 Jn. 5:9-13) 2 Corinthians 13:5 Examine yourselves, ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steven Chapman avatar

    Developing Contagious Christian Character

    Contributed by Steven Chapman on May 2, 2001
    based on 378 ratings
     | 31,470 views

    A look at the kind of Christian who is salt and light.

    Developing A Contagious Christian Character Matthew 5:13-16 There is a problem facing us as we approach this week’s theme: Were Christ to be bodily present in our church this Sunday, we would delight in introducing him to others. This problem was summed up a number of years ago in a song called ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Bruce Ball avatar

    'christian' Means 'like Christ'

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Oct 18, 2005
    based on 88 ratings
     | 22,324 views

    Too many church goers think they are Christians because they do not know the real definition of the word "Christian".

    We were created by God to worship Him. That is our purpose. God’s plan is for us to worship Him. But, there is something else we are supposed to do, too. We are supposed to be like Christ. If you would take a random poll and ask people in America what they think being a Christian means, most ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: *other

  • Gregg Bitter avatar

    Why Am I A Christian? Series

    Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Mar 7, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,404 views

    As Jesus continues his Sermon on the Mount, he reminds us of our purpose as Christians and mentions his mission in coming to earth. Parts: A. Because Christ fulfilled his mission. B. In order to carry out my mission.

    Text: Matthew 5:13-20 Theme: Why Am I a Christian? A. Because Christ fulfilled his mission B. In order to carry out my mission Season: Epiphany 5a Date: February 6, 2011 Web page: http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/Why-Am-I-a-Christian_-Matthew5_13-20.html Grace and peace to you from God ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Lutheran

  • allan kircher avatar

    "The First Christian Fellowship" Series

    Contributed by Allan Kircher on Mar 16, 2011
     | 4,110 views

    What was there about the early church that gave it the strength, enthusiasm, & unity to face incredible odds & outlast strong opposition in its conquest of the hearts & lives of those around them?

    “The First Christian Fellowship” Pastor Allan H. Kircher Sermon series: God’s vision and power for Shell Point. Acts 2:42-47 The early church, as recorded in the Book of Acts, was a dynamic, growing church that turned the world of its day upside down! In spite of incredible ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist