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

Sermons on Joy And Meaning:

showing 160,456-160,470 of 172,295
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
  • Christian Cheong avatar

    The Blessings Of Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jun 22, 2004
    based on 39 ratings
     | 15,542 views

    Jesus teaches us to forgive. This is important because (1) forgiveness releases us from bondage, (2) gives us the freedom to grow, and (3) leaves room for God’s work.

    We have a forgiving God. We receive His forgiveness purely on GRACE. We pay no penance; we did no work to justify forgiveness. In fact, we cannot promise we will always stay RIGHT. We are forgiven because of Christ. We forgive because we have been forgiven. So what does these verses mean? ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Kenneth Henes avatar

    Living Together With The Right Desire Series

    Contributed by Kenneth Henes on Jun 22, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 4,144 views

    Paul shows us from his own life two kinds of desire that we need to have.

    LIVING TOGETHER WITH THE RIGHT DESIRE Philippians 1:19-26 INTRODUCTION A. How desire helped us in a basketball game against Manitowoc my junior year in high school. We were having a perfect season; we had not won a game when the eventual state champions came to town to play us. (They would ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Glenn Newton avatar

    God Centered Lives

    Contributed by Glenn Newton on Jun 24, 2004
    based on 20 ratings
     | 13,750 views

    We always need to remember the focus of the Bible is God. It is God accomplishing His will through willing, obedient, God centered lives.

    God Centered Lives November 11, 2001 PS 81:10 I am the LORD your God, who brought you up out of Egypt. Open wide your mouth and I will fill it. PS 81:11 "But my people would not listen to me; Israel would not submit to me. PS 81:12 So I gave them over to their stubborn hearts to follow ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Glenn Newton avatar

    Salt - N - Light Witnessing

    Contributed by Glenn Newton on Jun 24, 2004
    based on 63 ratings
     | 11,730 views

    , “If your church was removed tomorrow from your neighborhood, from the community, would anybody notice?” I know you would notice, but what about the people in our community?

    Salt~N~Light Witnessing Pastor Glenn Newton July 7, 2002 "You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled by men. "You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Alan McCann avatar

    Job- My Redeemer Series

    Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jun 28, 2004
    based on 64 ratings
     | 13,357 views

    Job’s hope in the resurrection to come

    JOB: MY REDEEMER JOB 19 VERSES 23-29 When the Berlin wall came down and when communism fell one of the amazing things that happened was that people had access to the files that the secret police had kept on them. For many people it made uncomfortable reading. People whom they trusted had betrayed ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Douglas Bryan avatar

    All Roads Lead To Heaven--Right?

    Contributed by Douglas Bryan on May 23, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 4,336 views

    The world is rapidly changing. Among those changes are people’s views toward religion. While it used to be choice between Methodist, Baptist, Christian Church, etc., people now find themselves trying to decide between Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, etc.

    ALL ROADS LEAD TO HEAVEN–RIGHT? Acts 17:16-34 INTRODUCTION: ILL> A stranger entered the church service in the middle of the sermon and seated himself in the back pew. After a while he began to fidget. Leaning over to a white-haired man at his side, evidently an old member of the congregation, he ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ken Harris avatar

    "God Is My Helper!"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on May 28, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 7,826 views

    To motivate the hearers to care for the POOR Lazaruses (the sick, hungry, and less fortunate) within their church, and community by being OBEDIENT to GOD’s WORD.

    Psalms 41:1 (KJV) U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris CP Walker Multicultural Gospel Service Taegu, South Korea BIG IDEA: Caring for the sick, hungry, and the less fortunate in this life - determines where we spend eternity hereafter. REFERENCES: Lazarus and The Rich Man: Luke 16:19-31 (KJV); ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    Just Like Jesus

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 3, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,854 views

    If we are going to be like Jesus, there are some things we need to work on in life.

    INTRODUCTION SLIDE #1 • Do you remember the commercials that used to air about Michael Jordan, “Be like Mike.” • When Jordan was in his prime, lots of people wanted to be like Mike. • I remember when I was a kid; I wanted to pitch like Tom Seaver who was a pitcher with the NY Mets who later went ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Larry Brincefield avatar

    The Heart God Moves (Ezra #1) Series

    Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jun 10, 2005
    based on 39 ratings
     | 26,709 views

    A sermon series on the book of Ezra. Some people have a heart that God can move...and other people do not respond to God’s moving.

    Title: The Heart God Moves Text: Ezra 1:1-11 www.pastorlarry.net Introduction 1. 2. We’ve certainly enjoyed the presence of the Lord in our services… We see how the Holy Spirit moves and blesses people by their obedience to His voice… I trust that, as we continue to be obedient to Him… He ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Roger Thomas avatar

    Raising The Future Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 13, 2005
    based on 56 ratings
     | 17,838 views

    A look at the importance of one generation passing the faith on the next.

    Raising the Future Psalm 78:1-8 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: I want you to look around the room today. What do you see? Did you notice how unusual this group is. I didn’t say odd! While that might be true (particularly of certain ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Juan Lane avatar

    Be Careful About What You Promise God

    Contributed by Juan Lane on Jun 14, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,117 views

    We have to be careful that we are ready to make a full commitment when we make promises to God

    Be Careful About What You Promise God Subtitle: Count up the cost Sermon Scripture: Matthew 26:31-35, 69 – 75 (KJV) Matthew 26:31-35 31 Then saith Jesus unto them, All ye shall be offended because of me this night: for it is written, I will smite the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock shall be ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    Don't Limit God Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jun 18, 2005
    based on 28 ratings
     | 51,301 views

    Don’t limit God by unbelief, which can be caused by limited viewpoint and a doubting heart, and thus hindering the flow of God’s power and blessings. Have faith in Him.

    How can I be sure not to miss out on God’s best for my life? • How •can I avoid missing that door of opportunity which has been placed before me for me to walk through? • How can I avoid limiting what God can do in my life, and thereby limiting what I can do through Christ? None of us want to ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "Do Not Be Afraid To Follow Christ"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 18, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,868 views

    A sermon about trusting in God.

    Matthew 10:24-39 “Do Not Be Afraid to Follow Christ” By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org At Annual Conference this past week an interesting statistic was put forth. It appears that, even in this day and age, the ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: United Methodist

  • William Mouser avatar

    Sheep Evangelizing Wolves

    Contributed by William Mouser on Jun 19, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,915 views

    Jesus’ instruction, warning, and encouragement for the Disciples’ first evangelisitc mission applies to all future service to Christ in this world.

    Matth 10:16-33 Fourth Trinity 2005 We have all heard the expression about the weather in parts of Texas: if you don’t like it, just wait an hour or two and it will change. I heard the same thing this past week in New England, where the weather is changeable because of the constant interaction ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Eric Peloquin avatar

    Breaking Down Barriers & Building Up The Wall (Pt. 3) Series

    Contributed by Eric Peloquin on Jun 23, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,694 views

    This is part three in a series dealing with the need for God’s people to break down the barriers that keep us from effectively building up the wall (God’s Kingdom)

    Breaking Down Barriers & Building Up The Wall (Pt. 3) Sermon – 4 July 2004 Over the last several weeks the Lord has been truly speaking to us in a very special way as it relates to what His Word says about the barriers that exist between His children. It has been exciting to me to see how God ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Assembly Of God