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

Sermons on Hope And Encouragement:

showing 127,831-127,845 of 129,131
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
  • Chuck Brooks avatar

    Dealing With The Mess Of Stress - Part 2

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Oct 29, 2020
     | 1,601 views

    Last time we looked at the Source of Stress...

    Last time we looked at the Source of Stress. One night a guy takes his "first-date girlfriend" home. As she is about to go inside, the guy starts feeling a little macho. With an air of confidence, he leans with his hand against the wall and, smiling, he says to her: "Sweet ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Turning The World Upside Down Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 12, 2021
    based on 2 ratings
     | 8,729 views

    To turn the world upside down, the Word must first turn us inside out.

    In partnership with George Barna, Arizona Christian University just released its annual American Worldview Inventory. The results were disappointing, discouraging, and disheartening. Out of 176 million Americans who identify as Christians, just six percent hold a recognizably Christian ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kevin L. Jones avatar

    The Life & Times Of John The Baptist Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Oct 15, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,459 views

    A sermon examining the life, ministry and tragic death of John The Baptist.

    THE LIFE AND TIMES OF JOHN THE BAPTIST Mark 6:14-29 In recent years a new word has entered our vernacular, I am referring to the term GOAT.I am not speaking of a temperamental little animal; I am referring to an acronym for “The Greatest Of All Time”. In a conversation concerning the greatest ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    God Of Order

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on May 30, 2025
     | 782 views

    If you want to know the God of the Bible, it is important that you consider that He is a God of orderliness.

    God created everything with order. • The moon reliably follows a cyclical pattern. • The planets all orbit in an established, orderly way. • The Seasons come and go in an arranged and expected fashion. Such order in the universe is not an accident but rather that the God of the Bible is a God ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bruce Lee avatar

    From Selfishness To Selflessness

    Contributed by Bruce Lee on Jun 5, 2025
     | 577 views

    You probably know this story.

    From Selfishness to Selflessness “Jesus entered Jericho and was passing through. 2 A man was there by the name of Zacchaeus; he was a chief tax collector and was wealthy. 3 He wanted to see who Jesus was, but because he was short he could not see over the crowd. 4 So he ran ahead and climbed a ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Bruce Lee avatar

    What A Friend I Have

    Contributed by Bruce Lee on Jun 6, 2025
     | 403 views

    Jesus knows that his earthly life is coming to an end.

    What A Friend I Have “This is my commandment, That you love one another, as I have loved you.” John 15:12 Intro: Jesus knows that his earthly life is coming to an end. Soon he will go to Jerusalem and the crucifixion. Jesus is giving his beloved disciples some instructions to abide in love. To ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • C. Philip Green avatar

    Now I See! Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 16, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,517 views

    In your darkness, let a blind man show you the way. 1st, see Jesus as a good man and appreciate Him. 2nd, see Jesus as a great man and respect Him. Then 3rd, see Jesus as the God-Man and worship Him.

    Several years ago, sightless restaurants became a growing trend across Europe. So what is a sightless restaurant? John Bohannon experienced it firsthand. Bohannon plunged into what he called the “inky blackness of Unsicht-Bar, a restaurant named for the German word for invisible.” To get to his ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    Are You Willing To Listen To The Lord? Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Nov 29, 2023
     | 2,322 views

    Here, God speaks to all Christians... 1. He speaks to us about our life (vs. 12-14). 2. He speaks to us about our love (vs. 15-16). 3. He speaks to us about our longevity (vs. 17).

    Are You Willing to Listen to the Lord? 1 John 2:12-17 Sermon by Rick Crandall Series: The First Epistle of John (Prepared November 29, 2023) MESSAGE: *Have you ever tried to talk to somebody, and they just weren't willing to listen? Oh yeah. Almost all of us have been there, -- maybe many ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rodney V Johnson avatar

    Living In The Kingdom 21 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jun 8, 2022
     | 2,378 views

    This is part two of my message on Matthew 7:13-14 which looks at what Jesus said about entering the narrow gate. In this messahe we look at what it takes to enter that narrow gate.

    Living in the Kingdom 21 Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14; 15:18-19; Romans 6:1-7; 12-18 This is part two of the message I started last week. If you recall from last Sunday, Matthew 7:13-14 says, “Enter through the narrow gate; for the gate is wide and the way is broad that leads to ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Matthew Kratz avatar

    Manifestation Of Glory Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 9, 2022
     | 1,678 views

    The rejection of God’s Manifestation of Glory is seen through 1) Humanity’s Rationalization (Romans 1:22), and 2) Humanity’s Religion (Romans 1:23).

    Romans 1:22–23. 22 Claiming to be wise, they became fools, 23 and exchanged the glory of the immortal God for images resembling mortal man and birds and animals and creeping things. (ESV) For over a century, Eerdmans has been an important institution within the broader evangelical movement, ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Other

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Redemption Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jun 12, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 6,359 views

    To experience redemption, you must receive the Redeemer.

    While any form or vestige of slavery is wrong and repugnant, a story is told about Abraham Lincoln, who went to the slave block and noticed a young girl up for auction. Moved with compassion, he purchased her freedom. When Lincoln told the disbelieving girl what he had done, she asked, “What does ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis King avatar

    Worry Not!

    Contributed by Dennis King on Jun 28, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,136 views

    Worrying is something many people do every day. It doesn't matter if you are young or old, man or woman, black or white or of any other race, we all worry about something from time to time, if not daily. Growing older we fend off some worries, but frequently those are replaced with new troubles.

    Worrying is something most people do every day. It doesn't matter if you are young or old, man or woman, black or white or of any other race, we all worry about something from time to time, if not daily. Growing older we fend off some worries, but frequently those are replaced with new ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chuck Gohn avatar

    Enjoy Life Series

    Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jun 29, 2022
     | 2,847 views

    This sermon focuses on the three primary sections of chapter 9 where Solomon addresses the certainty of death, the unpredictability of life, and the suggested solution: Enjoy life.

    Let’s read through todays passage - Ecclesiastes 9:1-12. If you were following along in the text, you might have noticed that these passages can be broken down by three areas. The first area deals with the certainty of death. The last section deals with the unpredictability of life. The ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    5th Sunday After Pentecost. July 13th 2025. Series

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 4, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,123 views

    Year C, Proper 10.

    Amos 7:7-17, Psalm 82, Deuteronomy 30:9-14, Psalm 25:1-10, Colossians 1:1-14, Luke 10:25-37. A). THE PLUMB-LINE TEST. Amos 7:7-17. When I was at High School, we were building a garage. We were taught how to mix mortar, lay bricks, and to check everything was lined up straight with a ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Chuck Gohn avatar

    Epaphroditus - A Man Of Honor Or Shame? Series

    Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jul 4, 2022
     | 2,518 views

    This sermon focuses on the little known man named Epaphroditus and two possible interpretations of Paul's opinion of him.

    We are continuing with our series on the book of Philippians. By now, hopefully, you realize that the book of Philippians was actually a letter written to the Philippians by the apostle Paul in about 60 A.D. Consistent with what we have been doing the last few weeks, I would like to have ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian Church