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

Sermons on Mind Preparation:

showing 137,431-137,445 of 141,365
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
  • Jeremy Poling avatar

    Have You Chased A Lion Today

    Contributed by Jeremy Poling on May 16, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,843 views

    Life should be us stepping up to challenges

    1 Samuel 17:34-35 And David said unto Saul, Thy servant kept his father's sheep, and there came a lion, and a bear, and took a lamb out of the flock: 35 And I went out after him, and smote him, and delivered it out of his mouth: and when he arose against me, I caught him by his beard, and smote ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • David Owens avatar

    Gospel Freedom Series

    Contributed by David Owens on May 20, 2013
     | 8,068 views

    In Galatians 5:1-12, Paul makes it clear that we have been set free, but all that is lost if we return to the slavery and yoke of the Law.

    A. Last year, a movie called Big Miracle was released. How many of you have seen the movie? 1. It is a movie that told the true story of a 1988 international effort to free 3 gray whales trapped four miles from freedom by early ice formation in Alaska. 2. At first few bothered to notice their ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • John Bartol avatar

    Three Strikes But Not Out!

    Contributed by John Bartol on Jan 26, 2013
     | 9,458 views

    Insights into the fall of Simon Peter through his threefold denial of Christ. How God used the crowing of a rooster, the look of Christ and the prayer of Christ to bring Peter back with tears of heartfelt repentance.

    Three Strikes But Not Out. In our Scripture readings we have seen this truth illustrated in the life of Peter, one of Jesus disciples. At the Last Supper, Jesus said to his disciples. “This very night you will all fall away on account of me, for it is written: I will strike the ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Disabling Jesus-2

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 29, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,703 views

    2 of 3. The congregation at Nazareth would not believe Jesus’ ability to fulfill Scripture’s mandate for the Messiah. Religiosity thinks it absurd that Jesus can save, &/or is Messiah. But what results from such a stance? Disabling Jesus produces...

    DISABLING/Dismantling JESUS-II—Luke 4:22-30 The congregation at Nazareth(hometown synagogue) would not believe Jesus’ ability to fulfill Scripture’s mandate for the Messiah. Religiosity thinks it implausible/absurd to believe that Jesus can save. Religiosity thinks it implausible/absurd to ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Grace - Part 5 Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Feb 8, 2013
     | 4,218 views

    A powerful series based on the book "Grace: More than we Deserve, Greater Than We Imagine." The series will look at the many different aspects of Grace. Part 5

    Grace Happens - Part 5 December 9, 2012 They say Confession is good for the soul. But is it? How many of you really would be willing to get up here and confess your sinfulness? It’s not easy . . . is it? We struggle with it one on one. When we need to confess to a loved one that we blew ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rev. Matthew Parker avatar

    The Cross Through The Eyes Of Peter

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Feb 17, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,585 views

    This is a dramatized sermon that focuses on the Apostle Peter in his early days with Jesus.

    Note: This was as the beginning of a sermon series called "The Cross Through Many Eyes". It is a combination of Scripture and drama, written for one key actor, and two readers, who alternate reading the Scripture vignettes. The Scriptures are a combination of NIV and The Message paraphrase by ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    The Kiss Of A Prostitute Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 24, 2013
    based on 228 ratings
     | 63,702 views

    When would the kiss of a prostitute EVER be acceptable? When it honored the man who forgave her sins.

    Alan Calhoun of Bristol, Connecticut told of a tag sale (garage sale) he and wife had several years ago. They had decided to put out a mirror they’d received as a wedding gift. The reason they were selling it was that it had a gaudy aqua-colored metal frame and they just couldn’t find a room in ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Leonard Cook avatar

    What God Series

    Contributed by Leonard Cook on Feb 26, 2013
     | 8,933 views

    Daniel chapter 3, What Kind of God do we serve?

    Introductory Material The Book of Daniel 6th Century • The Author of this book is Daniel. His name means “God is my Judge”. The book is named after him since he is the principle character and author. In Daniel 12:4 he claimed to write the book. From Chapter 7:2 and thereafter, ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Holiness

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    Glory Internalized Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Feb 26, 2013
     | 6,612 views

    God's glory shine through the brokenness of our lives when we let Him be the center of our lives.

    Last Sunday we began again a focus on the glory of God, and I skipped the video I had planned to share (which we first saw last September), so I want to begin there today. It helps us with the review: what is “the glory of God”? It is the words of Pastor-theologian John Piper, ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • C. Philip Green avatar

    The Significance Of Insignificance Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 27, 2013
     | 7,883 views

    We have Jesus and His Word, so we don't need to worry about our size. Just let Him shine and plant the seed of God's Word and God will grow His Kingdom.

    Andy Eddington, once the president of Shriner College in Texas, loved sugar in his coffee. On one occasion at a greasy spoon near Dallas, he dumped not one, not two, but three teaspoonful’s of sugar in his coffee. As the waitress watched, Andy said, “Ma'am, we're going to need more ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Bobby Stults avatar

    Stepping Out Of Our Comfort Zone Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Mar 11, 2013
     | 9,618 views

    The people of Jerusalem eagerly desired to move away from the sins of their past and wanted to avoid another exile type experience, so they made a commitment to God, to surrender to His will and be obedient after they had confessed their sin and the sin o

    Sermon Brief Date Written: March 8, 2013 Date Preached: March 10, 2013 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Building with God Sermon Title: Stepping Out Of Our Comfort Zone Sermon Text: Nehemiah 10-11 [ESV] 28“The rest of the people, the priests, the Levites, ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Stephen E. Trail avatar

    Reverberations From The Resurrection Series

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Mar 17, 2013
     | 4,506 views

    A sermon teaching the connecting between the resurrection and both OT prophecy and NT witnesses.

    Easter Series Pt 3 “Reverberations from the Resurrection” Matthew 28:1-10 Matthew 28:5 And the angel answered and said unto the women, Fear not ye: for I know that ye seek Jesus, which was crucified. 6 He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay. First: ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gordon Curley avatar

    He Came To Call Sinners Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jun 5, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,449 views

    Jesus and Matthew. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Quote: “Sign on door: "Gone out of business. Didn't know what our business was.” That of course could never be said of Jesus Christ: • He came for a purpose; he had an objective: • And Matthew made it clear that Jesus has come to forgive sins. • In these five ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Brethren

  • Darrell Vaughn avatar

    The Mighty Baptism!

    Contributed by Darrell Vaughn on Jun 9, 2011
    based on 94 ratings
     | 17,980 views

    It is the baptism of the Holy Spirit that gives us the power to carry out His will in our lives.

    Text: Acts 19: 1-7 (King James Version) “Father, I am your servant, willing and desiring to be used to bless your people.” The Fields are white and the laborers are few! C.H. Spurgeon said, “If God does not save a man by truth he certainly will not ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Alison Bucklin avatar

    Murder Mystery

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 10, 2011
     | 4,763 views

    Anger, the impulse to destroy, is the direct opposite of love, the force which gives life. This is why anger is equivalent to murder in the eyes of God, who looks on the heart.

    Have you ever caught yourself looking at your reflection in a shop window? I have to confess that I sometimes do. Or maybe you're not that vain, or not as self-conscious. Maybe you're one of those blissfully secure people who (once you get your clothes on) never give your appearance another ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed