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

Sermons on Ideas And Reality:

showing 526-540 of 87,959
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
  • Christopher Hill avatar

    Who's Your Daddy?

    Contributed by Christopher Hill on Jan 1, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 5,294 views

    Those who derive their reality from the world they see and hear about them are not living in the true reality that God wants for them.

    The Jewish people were confident of their standing as the "People of God." They had this confidence for two major reasons; they could trace their lineage back to Abraham, and they bore the sign of the covenant which was circumcision. Jesus acknowledged their physical lineage in the previous section ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Michael Luke avatar

    Christians Shouldn't Judge Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Jul 22, 2016
     | 9,916 views

    The idea that Jesus forbade his followers to judge is a myth

    Series: Mythbusters “Christians Shouldn’t Judge” Matthew 7:1-6; 15-20 Open Today is the last message in our series called Mythbusters. We have been focusing in on spiritual myths. These myths are based on false understandings of scripture and they always lead you down ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Chuck Gohn avatar

    Spiritual Disciplines

    Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jun 27, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,858 views

    This sermon focuses on 4 Myths about the spiritual disciplines and one reality; the reality that spiritual transformation into Christ likeness does not begin with the spiritual disciplines, but it begins with you.

    We are continuing on in the series that we are calling Discipleship. We define discipleship as ordinary people learning to live everyday life like Jesus. We decided here at Bellevue Christian Church that there are three primary ways that help facilitate your discipleship here: to gather, to ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Dr. Fred W. Penney avatar

    Incarnation. A Miracle To The Max

    Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Dec 23, 2019
     | 2,390 views

    The message explains the magnitude of the incarnation and its ongoing reality.

    Title: Miracle To The Max Text: phil 2:5-11 Subject: what does the incarnation really mean theologically? - (tell us about God ...Christmas) Complement: it means God became human...is human...remains human – and also divine. Idea: “he came down from his glory to bring us up to his ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Robert Odle avatar

    Freedom, Intriguing Yet Elusive Series

    Contributed by Robert Odle on May 30, 2002
    based on 29 ratings
     | 3,586 views

    Justification by faith is an attractive yet elusive idea.

    Freedom, Intriguing yet Elusive (Galatians 2:11-14) Theme: God’s plan of salvation is trustworthy. Purpose: What do I want to happen in the hearer when I preach this sermon? A. Increased insight. After I preach this sermon, the hearer should be able to see that: 1. The possibility of ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Church Growth

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 8, 2001
    based on 97 ratings
     | 17,119 views

    More ideas as to what will help the church grow.

    CHURCH GROWTH Matthew 28:18-20 INTRO.- ILL.- A Baptist preacher had the habit of going down to the train station every single day to watch the Sunset Limited go by. There was no chore he wouldn’t interrupt to carry out this daily ritual. Members of his church thought he was a bit nuts and they ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rev Dr Randall M Deal Sr avatar

    Here I Am! Send Me! Series

    Contributed by Rev Dr Randall M Deal Sr on Jun 30, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,398 views

    BIG IDEA: God is HOLY, HOLY, HOLY!

    Outline, Devotional, Audio and Video available at http://bit.ly/mc9RSe. What I think about God shapes my whole relationship with Him, and what I believe He thinks about me will determine how close I grow toward Him! A Divine Attribute: Whatever God has in any way revealed as being true of ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rev Dr Randall M Deal Sr avatar

    In God We Trust: Part Deux Series

    Contributed by Rev Dr Randall M Deal Sr on Jul 1, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,569 views

    BIG IDEA: Trust God in time of trouble!

    Outline, Devotional, Audio and Video available at http://bit.ly/m76ViN. Life is full of trouble… Romans 8:18-24; Job 5:7a, 14:1b (NLT) Job’s Story… (NLT) • Disaster Took His Fortune (1:3, 13-17) • Disease Tortured His Flesh (2:7-8) • Death Touched His Family (1:18-19) • Deceit Turned Away His ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Andy Grossman avatar

    "The Problem With Churches"

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Oct 20, 2009
     | 3,349 views

    Some ideas of how the church SHOULD be.

    “The Problem with Churches” October 20, 2009 “I, John, your brother and companion in the suffering and kingdom and patient endurance that are ours in Jesus, was on the island of Patmos because of the word of God and the testimony of Jesus. On the Lord’s Day I was in the Spirit, and I heard behind ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Holiness

  • Stephen E. Trail avatar

    The Tyranny Of Tradition

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Oct 4, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,777 views

    Jesus dealt with wrong ideas about tradition

    The Tyranny of Tradition - Mark 2-13-28 1. The Problem of religious exclusivity v. 13-17 2. The Problem of religious exercise v. 18-22 3. The Problem of religious enlightenment v. 23-28 ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Donald McCulley avatar

    For Goodness Sake Series

    Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Aug 7, 2019
     | 2,695 views

    Let’s take up this idea of goodness.

    FOR GOODNESS SAKE! GALATIANS 5:22 INTRODUCTION: James Hunter, writing in Leadership magazine, said, “We Americans generally want to think of ourselves as good people. That, in many respects, is where the trouble begins.” Let’s take up this idea of goodness. I. Goodness Defined How ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Raulerson avatar

    A Lesson In Faith Series

    Contributed by John Raulerson on Sep 29, 2006
    based on 54 ratings
     | 8,115 views

    The trials of life will reveal the reality and depth of our faith.

    It Took a Miracle: A LESSON IN FAITH 07/13/97a BBC John 4:46-54 INTRODUCTION The key ingredient to a proper understanding and a personal relationship with Jesus Christ is faith. The Word clearly teaches us, You shall be saved by grace through faith..." Faith is the channel in which we come to ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rev Dr Randall M Deal Sr avatar

    Profess Series

    Contributed by Rev Dr Randall M Deal Sr on Jun 7, 2009
     | 5,746 views

    BIG IDEA: Share YOUR faith YOUR way!

    “PROFESS” People: Part 3 Sunday, January 18, 2009 Dr. Randy Deal INTRO VIDEO: Evangelism Tips - Deep Thoughts From A Shallow Christian (00:58) GRAB bottle of coke… Seen the new Coke commercials? Coca-cola is one product that has far outgrown its humble beginnings. In 1886, Pharmacist Dr. John ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jay Tigner avatar

    Be Aware And Beware Series

    Contributed by Jay Tigner on May 7, 2016
     | 9,432 views

    A brief message about the reality and danger of false teachers

    BEING PREPARED. If you knew that somebody was going to break into your house and steal your stuff how would you respond? Imagine, if you will, while at Walmart that somebody that you do not know, standing behind you in line, looks over your shoulder and sees a piece of identification with your ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    He Is Not Here. He Is Risen!

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Apr 5, 2023
     | 6,148 views

    Easter is more than a party. It is a life-changing reality.

    He is not Here. He is Risen Luke 24:1-11 It’s Easter time again. And again we are challenged with what Easter is all about. In some circles, robed choirs, priests and congregations go through the prescribed Easter ritual, some of which goes back nearly two thousand years. I have found Easter ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Independent/Bible