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

Sermons on Lightning:

showing 1,201-1,215 of 4,493
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
  • David DeWitt avatar

    The Final Sign Series

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 1, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,705 views

    The revelation of the Antichrist will be the final sign before Christ returns

    The Final Sign Matthew 24:15-28 Series: Early Edition February 1, 2009 Morning Service Introduction The Danakil Depression has a rare claim to fame throughout the world. It is the most desolate place on earth. The depression is an incredible geological feature that lies within the west Africa. The ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Chad Bolfa avatar

    How Can I Help My Church? Series

    Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Nov 24, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,153 views

    Today from this passage in the book of 1 Peter we want to take this passage and apply it to a larger theme of servant-hood, and answer the question “How can I help my Church?” this is a message on serving.

    How can I help My Church? 1 Peter 5:1-4 Introduction What do you call a chicken crossing the road? Poultry in motion. What do you call a boomerang that doesn’t work? A stick. Where do you find a dog with no legs? Right where you left him. What do you call cheese that isn’t yours? Nacho ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kyle Blanton avatar

    Satan Zero God Won

    Contributed by Kyle Blanton on Mar 26, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,706 views

    Easter Sunrise 2008 If they kept a tally.

    Devil Zero…Jesus Won Matthew 28:1-10 3-23-08 Easter Sunrise (PDBC) What we celebrate today is the culmination of a conflict good and evil, sin and righteousness, condemnation and redemption, the condemner and redeemer. Today we celebrate the discovery of those who walked with and loved our Lord ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris McCall avatar

    Why Prayer?

    Contributed by Chris Mccall on Oct 18, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,839 views

    The reason why many fail in battle is because they wait until the hour of battle. The reason why others succeed is because they have gained their victory on their knees long before the battle came . . .

    Why Prayer? Men’s Net Meeting Ephesians 6:10-20 NLT The reason why many fail in battle is because they wait until the hour of battle. The reason why others succeed is because they have gained their victory on their knees long before the battle came . . . Anticipate your battles; fight them on ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mike Wilkins avatar

    Christmas New Creation

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jan 7, 2008
     | 2,016 views

    In Jesus Birth, the New Creation has begun

    New Creation at Christmas December 16, 2007 Luke 1:26-38 I was talking with a friend this week about all the accesses that happen at Christmas, and how the retail ales system has taken over this celebration of Christ’s birth. We can respond to it in two different ways – at worst, we can just ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: *other

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    The King Is Coming...again! Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 6, 2008
    based on 99 ratings
     | 19,750 views

    The BIGGEST battle of all time will also be the quickest! Jesus is coming back VISIBLY, VICTORIOUSLY, & w/ a VENGEANCE. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint.

    The King is Coming...Again! Matt. 24:27-31; Rev. 19:11-21 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/KingComingAgain.html One day Napoleon looked over the plains of Megiddo in Israel and remarked that it was “the most natural battlefield of the whole earth.” That may be true, and it certainly is the location ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Noah Martinez avatar

    Turning Tests Into Testimonies

    Contributed by Noah Martinez on May 15, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,596 views

    To advance through the predetermined goals that God ordains in each of us, He sends tests. Sometimes we cannot go on to the next exam until we finish the one we are in. With this perspective, we march forward with the help and grace of God.

    Turning Tests into Testimonies James 1:12-16 When James tells us do not err, I believe it means not to misunderstand what his point is in vs. 12, 13. There is an explanation why in one verse James relates temptation with God, and in the next says it isn’t God who tempts. In the original wording ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Holiness

  • Shawn Rose avatar

    A Proper Response To Affliction

    Contributed by Shawn Rose on Jul 7, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,245 views

    The advice that James gives to his readers in the first century also applies to us as we deal with rising gasoline prices.

    A PROPER RESPONSE TO AFFLICTION Text: James 5:7 – 12 Introduction: • Affliction: a state of pain, trouble, or distress; misery (World Book Dictionary) • James’ readers were being afflicted by wealthy landowners o Becoming wealthy at poor’s expense (v. 3) o Withheld wages from workers ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Everett McCoy avatar

    Mission Possible: Change The World (6 Of 6) Series

    Contributed by Everett Mccoy on Jul 27, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,057 views

    Last in series: Examines the Life of a world-changer!

    CHANGE THE WORLD Luke 10:1-11, 19-20, 24 1 After this the Lord appointed seventy-two others and sent them two by two ahead of him to every town and place where he was about to go. 2 He told them, "The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Stephen Funderburk avatar

    Is God Your Master Planner

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Dec 31, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 13,605 views

    knowing God’s will for your life

    Intro: a preacher visited a home one day and the mom was terribly upset that the family bible wasn’t on the coffee table. As they sat with the minister she told her daughter to go get the book that we all live by in mommies room. The daughter reappeared a few minutes later with the J.C. Penney ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • F R avatar

    What Is The Purpose Of Life

    Contributed by F R on Aug 17, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,164 views

    Gen 1:1

    We know we’re supposed to be looking for something. It’s got something to do with "happiness"—but what is it: Money? Success? Family? Friends? Self-sacrifice? Beating your competitors? All of these? None of these? Confusing and unsettling, isn’t it? Perhaps the only way to find out where we are ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Beyond The Veil: The Ark Of The Covenant Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Sep 26, 2008
    based on 56 ratings
     | 13,893 views

    We are ready to enter the Holy of Holies. But wait, for the Bible indicates we face certain death unless we are the High Priest, on that one day of the year. And look what’s inside! Link inc. to formatted text, audio & video, PowerPoint.

    Beyond the Veil: The Ark Exodus 25:10-11 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/BeyondVeilArk.html We are ready to go inside the veil into the Holy of Holies. But wait, for the Bible indicates we face certain death unless we are the High Priest, and it is that one day of the year. Fast forward to the ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jesse Bennett avatar

    The Triumphal Entry

    Contributed by Jesse Bennett on Apr 5, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,358 views

    A "joy sucker" is someone who is determined to create either discouragement or hardship on your ministry. "Joy suckers" take on all shapes and sizes, but, most often, they are negative in their outlook, disappointed with their family, in need of attenti

    Here is a true story about a nine-year-old boy who lived in a rural town in Tennessee. His house was in a poor area of the community. A church had a bus ministry that came knocking on his door one Saturday afternoon. The kid came to answer the door and greeted the bus pastor. The bus pastor asked ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Jonathan Vorce avatar

    The Good Samaritan Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Apr 27, 2019
    based on 3 ratings
     | 14,205 views

    Today we will take a look at the Good Samaritan and glean from the conversation that Jesus had with a lawyer about this dynamic man.

    Luke 10:25-37 Introduction: • Paint the Picture o The story of “The Good Samaritan” is known far and wide in Christendom. o It’s a story of treachery, thievery, hypocrisy, racism, compassion and care. o This story teaches us to look beyond religious, social, racial and societal barriers and ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Dewayne Bolton avatar

    Harvesting The Grain

    Contributed by Dewayne Bolton on Aug 25, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,697 views

    To encourage Christians to see the fields that are ready to be harvested ang get involved

    JOHN 4; 35 HARVESTING THE GRAIN INTRO: A. I never paid this passage of scripture much attention before [not that it wasn’t important] but like so many other verses that we read and for some reason they never speak much to us. a. But one day in prayer God begin speaking to my heart about this ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Holiness