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

Sermons on Literacy:

showing 181-195 of 213
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
  • C. Philip Green avatar

    Rest From The Struggle Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 24, 2019
    based on 3 ratings
     | 12,421 views

    If you want to find rest from the struggle in your own life, trust the Lord, obey the Lord, and wait on the Lord.

    A man was standing in the water when he asked a friend on the shore, “Are there any alligators in this river?” The man on shore said, “No, not a single one,” but his friend in the water was not convinced. So the man in the water asked again, “Are you sure there are no alligators? Because if there ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Troy Borst avatar

    Isaiah 9:6 Christmas: Everlasting Father Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Dec 15, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,962 views

    He is promised to us as the Father of Eternity. However you want to term it, the Christ is the originator and cause of our eternal life in Heaven with God. He made the way for us to join eternity. He will be with us for eternity. That is a tremendous promise and worthy of praise.

    ISAIAH 9:6 CHRISTMAS: EVERLASTING FATHER ISAIAH 9:6 #isaiah96christmas INTRODUCTION… Cool Gifts for Christmas 2021 (p) Christmas, more than any other time of year, is a season of giving gifts. It is part of what we do and what makes this time of year special. I am a full-service pastor so we ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Thomas Dibble avatar

    Back To The Basics

    Contributed by Thomas Dibble on May 16, 2003
    based on 71 ratings
     | 17,176 views

    When we lose sight of these basics and let them slide families begin to unravel and eventually the very fabric of our social structure starts to come apart.

    For years at the University of Alabama they had a coach by the name of Paul “Bear” Bryant. He is regarded as one of the all-time great coaches in college football. While he was still coaching, young football coaches from all over would come to watch this legendary man conduct his practices. He ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Making The Most Of The Good And The Bad - Rom 8:28,29

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 15, 2002
    based on 30 ratings
     | 4,540 views

    Making the Most of the Good and the Bad - Rom. 8:28,29

    Making the Most of the Good & the Bad – Rom. 8:28 Illustration: DETOURS The year was 1920. The scene was the examining board for selecting missionaries. Standing before the board was a young man named Oswald Smith. One dream dominated his heart. He wanted to be a missionary. Over and over again, ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Kelvin Parks avatar

    This Is God's Property

    Contributed by Kelvin Parks on Jul 22, 2008
    based on 21 ratings
     | 34,010 views

    So the question is ... How do you manage the things that GOD has entrusted to you ... you know THINGS like your responsibilities here at the Church. How do you manage GOD’s property?

    THIS IS GOD’S PROPERTY Preached on Sunday, 20 July 2008 At Shiloh Baptist Church Waukegan, Illinois 10:30 Service Before I go any further, I think it important to point out that I do not expect to get a whole lot of Amen(s) this morning. Why ... you may ask? Well ... as you know today is ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Robert Higgins avatar

    Lies We Believe - Intro Series

    Contributed by Robert Higgins on Apr 17, 2008
     | 6,295 views

    I have seen the difference believing a lie will make upon my life, and I have experienced first hand, the freedom the truth makes when I build my life upon the truth.

    We are going to start a new series today, one that will take a look at the relationship between what we believe and how we live. It is entitled, “Lies we believe.” 1. Crisis of Trutha. We live in a society that has discarded the concept or notion that there is such a thing as “absolute truth.” i. ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Larry Thompson avatar

    Immigration: A Biblical Response Series

    Contributed by Larry Thompson on Sep 2, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 13,573 views

    Today we have no issue that is more sensitive and do we hear more debate than immigration. While we all have opinions on this issue the only opinion that should really concern us as believers is to discover the truth and direction from God’s word for our

    “ON STAR” GUIDANCE SYSTEM– Part Two Immigration: The Real Issue of Boundaries and Borders Deuteronomy 10:16-22 - ©Dr. Larry L. Thompson INTRODUCTION 60 years ago, after the PT 109 boat was destroyed and the 11 survivors swam to a nearby island, a young JFK walked back out into shark infested ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • C. Philip Green avatar

    Musings Of A Madman Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 11, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,166 views

    If you want your sanity restored and to shine brightly in a dark world, don't be proud of your own achievements; instead, humble yourself before Almighty God. "Christ sends none away empty but those who are full of themselves" (Donald Gray Barnhouse)

    Chan Gailey, who at various times coached for the Pittsburg Steelers, the Dallas Cowboys, and the Kansas City Chiefs told a story some time ago about the time he was head coach of Alabama’s Troy State and they were playing for the National Championship. The week before the big game, he was ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Peter Toy avatar

    Prayer - The Path Home Series

    Contributed by Peter Toy on Jul 5, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,863 views

    Prayer is God's invitation to us to come home.

    Prayer – The Path Home – James 5:13-20 (Part 1) Sept. 2, 2012 Let’s go home. Let me read you a quote from the book, “Prayer” by Richard Foster. This is how he begins the book: "God has graciously allowed me to catch a glimpse into his heart, and I want to share with ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kevin L. Jones avatar

    Do You Really Love Jesus?

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Mar 16, 2014
    based on 14 ratings
     | 68,493 views

    Eamaining our love for Jeus Christ

    Do You Really Love Jesus? John 14:15 I would like to begin with a question…. “Do You Love Jesus”??? I am not surprised that you would say yes. But I want to go a bit farther and really examine this subject: 1. Does your life show that you love Jesus? 2. Do your actions prove ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • C. Philip Green avatar

    Do It! Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 6, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,868 views

    If you want to pass the tests of life and come out on the other side of your trials a better person, more like Christ, then with God’s help: Receive the Word – do it! Reflect on the Word – fix it! And practice true religion – live it!

    In her book Amazing Grace, writer and poet Kathleen Norris shares what she calls “the scariest story” she's ever heard about the Bible. Norris and her husband were visiting a man named Arlo, a rugged, self-made man who was facing terminal cancer. During their visit, Arlo started talking about his ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • MELVIN MAUGHMER, JR. avatar

    You Have The Right

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Sep 16, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,421 views

    We are living literally in a time when the inalienable rights of people are non-existent. However; I am here today to let you know “You Have the Right”.

    “You have the Right” By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. PRELUDE:- As I look back over the past few months and think about how life has changed and yet how so many things have stayed the same. I am perplexed at the times we find ourselves living in. The Coronavirus came and changed the way ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Apostolic

  • C. Philip Green avatar

    Temple Builders Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 21, 2022
     | 3,668 views

    If you want to build a lasting, vibrant church that perseveres, then start with the right foundation—Jesus Christ. Build a quality structure on that foundation—build up fully devoted followers of Christ. And maintain that structure with unity, godly wisdom, and teamwork.

    A New York family bought a ranch out West where they intended to raise cattle. Friends visited and asked if the ranch had a name. “Well,” said the would-be rancher, “I wanted to name it the Bar-J. My wife favored Suzy Q. One son liked the Flying W, and the other wants Lazy Y. So we're calling ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    Want Vs Need Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 26, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 34,336 views

    We need to mature in our relationship with the Lord. We do this by wanting what we need. Not needing what we want. We place our life and faith in seeking God and following His lead in our life.

    “Need Vs Want” Series: 4 Letter Words Thesis: We need to mature in our relationship with the Lord. We do this by wanting what we need. Not needing what we want. We place our life and faith in seeking God and following His lead in our life. Scripture Text (Key verse): -Matthew ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Hal Seed avatar

    Can The Bible Make Me Better? Series

    Contributed by Hal Seed on Nov 9, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 14,532 views

    This is a sermon primarily about how the Bible transforms people. For brain candy, we’ve included delightful facts on the Bible’s uniqueness.

    [This sermon is contributed by Hal Seed of New Song Church in Oceanside, California and of www.PastorMentor.com. Hal is the author of numerous books including The God Questions and The Bible Questions. If you are interested in The Bible Questions Church-wide Campaign, please visit and watch ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist