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

Sermons on Higher Criticism:

showing 2,881-2,895 of 39,721
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
  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "O, Lord, It's Hard To Be Humble..."

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 23, 2004
    based on 28 ratings
     | 3,892 views

    It shouldn’t be hard to be humble, but it is.

    Luke 18:9-14 “O, Lord, It’s Hard to Be Humble…” By: Rev. Kenneth E. Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org You wouldn’t think it would be all that difficult. We were all formed from the same dust of the earth, by the same Creator. Basically, ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Dr. Stanley Vasu avatar

    Keys To Understanding How God Works In Our Lives

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Nov 15, 2004
    based on 45 ratings
     | 27,847 views

    This sermon helps us to understand how God works in our lives and highlights the following 1.PURPOSE 2.PLEASURE 3.PROMISE 4.PATTERN 5.POWER 6.PURITY 7.PROGRESS

    7 KEYS TO UNDERSTANDING HOW GOD WORKS IN OUR LIVES ************************************************ OUTLINE 1.PURPOSE 2.PLEASURE 3.PROMISE 4.PATTERN 5.POWER 6.PURITY 7.PROGRESS THE MESSAGE 7 KEYS TO UNDERSTANDING HOW GOD WORKS IN OUR ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Robert Leroe avatar

    How Do I Know?

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Nov 30, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,133 views

    We’re not alone in the universe; God has made us to know Him, and we can. 6 proofs, and some misperceptions.

    “How do I Know?” Psalm 145 -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts In the comic strip BC, a caveman is having a crisis of faith. “God, just show me You exist, and I’ll believe!” he cries. Suddenly there’s an earthquake, a volcano erupts, lightning strikes, ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Congregational

  • Mark Baker avatar

    The Power Of Praise

    Contributed by Mark Baker on Jan 2, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,993 views

    Praise opens the Door for God’s deliverance.

    Acts 16: 22. Then the multitude rose up together against them; and the magistrates tore off their clothes and commanded them to be beaten with rods. 23. And when they had laid many stripes on them, they threw them into prison, commanding the jailer to keep them securely. 24. Having received ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    "Real Power" Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Sep 29, 2010
     | 5,095 views

    We cannot please God by means of our own effort, but only by means of the Holy Spirit’s power.

    God calls on everyone to reject the idea that they can justify themselves by their own good works. That’s what everyone who has yet to come to Christ is doing - seeking to justify themselves in the sight of God, in the sight of others or in their own sight. Religion leads to the “comparison ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gordon Weatherby avatar

    Going Away From Jesus

    Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on May 6, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,174 views

    During Jesus' ministry, there were times that Scripture records people going away from Jesus. This sermons looks at why people go away from Jesus, and where they go when they leave him.

    ***GOING AWAY FROM JESUS*** John 6:67-68 Dorn Ridge September 9, 2012 (Much of this message is a remake of a sermon by the late Medford Conley) INTRODUCTION: 1.) Why do souls go away from Jesus? 2.) On one occasion when many of the disciples of Jesus had deserted Him, Jesus turned to the ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ian Johnson avatar

    Think Like Him

    Contributed by Ian Johnson on May 2, 2008
    based on 15 ratings
     | 8,530 views

    If you feel as though you are going round in circles you probably are, Because God thinks differently than you.

    If you feel as though you are going round in circles you probably are, Because God thinks differently than you. Isaiah 55:8-11 “My thoughts are completely different from yours,” says the Lord. “And my ways are far beyond anything you could imagine. For just as the heavens are higher than the ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jerry Owen avatar

    Seek The Lord

    Contributed by Jerry Owen on Dec 3, 2019
     | 10,188 views

    God calls out to us to come to Him. He gives us free will as to whether we follow Him or reject Him. How we respond, though, will affect our lives and eternal destiny.

    SEEK THE LORD IS 55:1-13 1. GOD’S OFFER OF MERCY. IS 55:1-3a 1 “Ho! Every one who thirsts, come to the waters; And you who have no money come, buy and eat. Come, buy wine and milk Without money and without cost. 2 “Why do you spend money for what is not bread, And your wages for what does not ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    The Test: Unhappy Cycles?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 14, 2020
     | 3,030 views

    Unhappiness is a choice. Seems we love the infectious negative reports that develop from emotions and eye sight. We are more than destination focused, we must focus on the progressive journey planned by a mighty God. You can if you want too.

    UNHAPPY CYCLES? THE PROBLEM OF THE HEART? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Crushing? Life can be so crushing? Life is but a test! At the Corvette plant… a car comes off the assembly line. The car appears finished. But there is one more issue. THE TEST! The car pulls off the ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Word Of God That God Speaks

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 18, 2013
     | 4,423 views

    To show the importance of GOD's WORD in our daily lives.

    I. EXORDIUM: Is the WORD of GOD powerful in you? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show the importance of GOD's WORD in our daily lives. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 4:12 (Amplified Bible) 4:12 For the Word that God speaks is alive and full of power [making it active, operative, ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Break The Cycle?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 17, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 15,714 views

    We are creatures of habits. Habits can become death traps. God has a plan to break the cycle. Study the eagle.

    FLYING IN CIRCLES --- BREAK THE CYCLE By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com CYCLE: Recurrent round, period of time, pattern... model, blue-print, Pattern you copy over and over, behavior pattern, reaction pattern, thinking pattern... (winter, spring, summer, fall; birth, baby, child, teen, ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Timm Meyer avatar

    The Lord Looks At The Heart

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Dec 4, 2023
     | 2,005 views

    We have a heart born with sin. The Lord makes our hearts godly.

    “THE LORD LOOKS AT THE HEART” (Outline) August 13, 2023 – Pentecost 11 – 1 SAMUEL 16:1-13 INTRO.: Be thankful that our loving and gracious God looks at our hearts. Our hearts might just be the hardest material known to God. Only the Lord God of Armies is able to change our hearts. “Then I will ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Choices At The Crossroads thumbnail

    Choices At The Crossroads PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,356 views

    Emphasize the importance of trusting in God, making wise choices based on faith, and standing firm in our commitment to serve the Lord.

    Good morning, church family! I'm excited to be with you today as we delve into God's Word together. We're going to be hanging out in the Old Testament, specifically in Proverbs 3:5-6 and Joshua 24:15. These passages remind us of the importance of trusting in the Lord, making wise choices, and ...read more

    Scripture:

    Topics:

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Embracing Faith: Stepping Into The Unknown Hebrews 11:1 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 10, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,896 views

    Delve into the profound truth that if God showed us the entire journey ahead, we might never take the first step. This concept challenges our understanding of faith and invites us to trust in God's guidance even when we cannot see the destination clearly. Let us explore this theme together.

    Embracing Faith: Stepping into the Unknown Hebrews 11:1 Introduction: Today, we delve into the profound truth that if God showed us the entire journey ahead, we might never take the first step. This concept challenges our understanding of faith and invites us to trust in God's guidance even ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Go! And Trust In The Messiah Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 20, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 647 views

    Life is filled with moments of doubt. John the Baptist, a man who boldly proclaimed the coming of the Messiah finds himself in a dark prison cell, questioning whether Jesus truly is the One he had been waiting for. Even the strongest among us may question what we once knew to be true.

    Go! And Trust in the Messiah Introduction: Life is filled with moments of doubt. Even the strongest among us may question what we once knew to be true. Today, we will explore a moment of doubt in the life of John the Baptist. A man who boldly proclaimed the coming of the Messiah finds himself in ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Pentecostal