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

Sermons on Hope And Encouragement:

showing 125,116-125,130 of 128,692
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
  • Sherm Nichols avatar

    The Only Way To Righteousness

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 28, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,872 views

    A study on the only way that we can truly become "righteous" in God's sight.

    Actions Speak Louder Than Words, Herb Miller - 2 Kentucky stable owners had developed a pretty big rivalry. One spring each of them entered a horse in a local steeplechase. Thinking it might help him outdo his friend, one of the farmers hired a professional jockey. The race began, and the 2 ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    Guilty As Charged Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on May 2, 2011
    based on 25 ratings
     | 23,432 views

    The route of personal righteousness is clearly marked, "no road to heaven this way." For we have all sinned and fallen short of the glory of God.

    ROMANS 3: 9-20 GUILTY AS CHARGED Men like to believe that they are basically good, but fallen natural man is under sin. In other words, all men are sinners, both by character and by conduct. Men may not be equal in their sinning but we are all condemned as sinners. Each and every person, ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • C. Philip Green avatar

    The Worth Of A Woman Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 5, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 21,428 views

    God's creation of Eve shows us that God made a woman to be WITH her man, to HELP him, and to FIT him.

    Two old guys were walking along the shoreline of a lake when a frog came hopping up to them. Creaking with age, one of the old-timers slowly bent down and scooped up the frog in his hands. As he stood there gazing at the frog, fascinated by its ugliness, the frog croaked, “Hey, mister! ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Daniel Olukoya avatar

    Break The Roof

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on May 6, 2011
    based on 7 ratings
     | 26,391 views

    Forgiveness of sin is accompanied by healing power: In other words, when people repent of their sins and give their lives to Jesus, they are born again to start a new life.

    The main Bible text for this message is drawn from Mark chapter 2 verses 1-12: “And again he entered into Capernaum after some days; and it was noised that he was in the house. And straightway many were gathered together, in so much that there was no room to receive them, no, not so much as ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Daniel Olukoya avatar

    Are You There?

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on May 9, 2011
    based on 14 ratings
     | 27,202 views

    We will start this message by looking at three scriptures: Genesis 3: 9 that says, “And the Lord God called unto Adam, and said unto him, where art thou?” Was it that the Lord could not see Adam? No. He could see him.

    We will start this message by looking at three scriptures: Genesis 3: 9 that says, “And the Lord God called unto Adam, and said unto him, where art thou?” Was it that the Lord could not see Adam? No. He could see him. I King 17: 2: “And the word of the Lord came unto him, ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Do We Have To Follow The Bible

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 16, 2013
     | 4,779 views

    This message deals with the origin of the Bible, the content, the makeup, the different translations, and what makes it different from other books.

    I am grateful to Timothy Peck on Sermon Central in his message “What Christians Think About the Bible” for much of the content for this message. Great Job Timothy "Do We Have To Follow The Bible?" 9/15/13 Proverbs 2:1-15 2 Timothy 3:10-17 Pastor Rick How many of you grew up ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Denn Guptill avatar

    Discover Purity Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Nov 6, 2011
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,771 views

    Jesus told us that outward behaviour wasn't the only thing but it is still an important thing

    Things were beginning to escalate. Up to this point Jesus had been criticized locally for some of his teaching but now they were bringing out the big guns. The news of Jesus and his preaching was spreading throughout Palestine; remember last week I mentioned that the news had reached Herod in his ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Bruce Lee avatar

    The Twelve Tribes Of Israel Part 1 Southern: Reuben, Simeon, Gad Series

    Contributed by Bruce Lee on Nov 6, 2011
    based on 10 ratings
     | 26,938 views

    Detailed individial look at each of the twelve tribes of Israel. With focus on the unique name and mission as a tribe fullfilling God’s plan.

    Twelve Tribes of Israel (Part 1) Southern: Reuben, Simeon, Gad “And Jacob called unto his sons, and said, Gather yourselves together, that I may tell you that which shall befall you in the last days.” (Genesis 49:1) Intro: We begin with the genealogy from Adam to Noah…, up until the Great ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • David Owens avatar

    A Connected Heart Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Nov 14, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,664 views

    In this sermon, we learn how to have a connected heart like Jesus. We can do so through listening to God through His word, practicing God's presence in prayer, and seeking God's face in worship.

    Introduction: A. Likely, many of you have wondered if global warming is true, and if so, what is causing it, right? 1. I know that this is a burning issue (forgive the pun). I know that it has caused you many a sleepless night. 2. Many disaster movies have made speculations about the future ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Sherm Nichols avatar

    What The Spirit Comes To Do

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 17, 2011
     | 1,161 views

    a look at the words of Jesus to help people better understand what the Holy Spirit does and to assure He's given the opportunity to do those things in their lives & others

    John 16:5-15 Intro: Remember when life was complicated? And then, technology fixed it. You see, life used to be complex. You used to have to rise from your seat, walk to a television, and turn the channels. Sometimes, you even had to adjust the antenna. Now, you have one of these: universal ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Sherm Nichols avatar

    What Happens When We All Put Our Hands Together

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 17, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,254 views

    Meant to help people hear the importance of being an “active” member in the Body and to make sure that they are participating as fully as they possibly can. A "diamond sermon," to be interspersed with songs, drama, testimony, and participation Dominan

    Story – A loaded station wagon pulls into the only remaining campsite. Four youngsters leap from the vehicle and begin feverishly unloading gear and setting up a tent. The boys then rush off to gather firewood, while the girls and their mother set up the camp stove and cooking utensils. ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Sherm Nichols avatar

    Mary’s Prayer – Handling With Grace The Upheaval Of Your Entire World Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 17, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,657 views

    God’s call will effect change, challenge, and will leave us with a choice as to how we’ll respond to it. It certainly did in Mary's world!

    Luke 1:38, 46-56 Intro: (audio of Roosevelt’s speech: “Yesterday, December 7, 1941 - a date which will live in infamy - the United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked by naval and air forces of the Empire of Japan.”) Last week we remembered the 7th of ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Andy Grossman avatar

    "When Easy Become Impossible And The Impossible Becomes Easy”

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Nov 18, 2011
     | 4,683 views

    Three blessing killers and three things that opens the windows of heaven.

    “When Easy Become Impossible and the Impossible Becomes Easy” November 20, 2011 Joshua 7:2-5 2 Now Joshua sent men from Jericho to Ai, which is near Beth Aven to the east of Bethel, and told them, “Go up and spy out the region.” So the men went up and spied out Ai. 3 When ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Holiness

  • Sherm Nichols avatar

    The Fine Art Of Being A Jumbo Shrimp

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 28, 2014
     | 4,015 views

    Seeing that real greatness comes through servanthood.

    Oxymorons are phrases that sound self-contradicting. Through the years, people have made lists of them. Maybe you’ve heard some… 1. Act naturally 2. Airline Food 3. Almost exactly 4. Alone together 5. Clearly misunderstood 6. Found missing 7. Government organization 8. New York ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Todd Hudnall avatar

    Why The Ten Commandments Matter Series

    Contributed by Todd Hudnall on Sep 15, 2008
    based on 20 ratings
     | 14,440 views

    An introduction to a series on the Ten Commandments. It explains why the Ten Commandments matter by examining the purpose for the commandments in our lives today.

    Introduction When Almighty God wanted to reveal to His people the way to live life at its fullest, He gave them what theologians call the ten words. Most people know them as the Ten Commandments. They’re God’s Top Ten directives that summarize the moral values God’s people are to live by. They ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Assembly Of God