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

Sermons on Ministry Struggles:

showing 1,711-1,725 of 90,188
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
  • Richard Futrell avatar

    Jesus: The Fulfillment Of Hanukkah

    Contributed by Richard Futrell on Oct 7, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,708 views

    In the middle of the Feast of Dedication (Hanukkah), where the people remembered the Most Holy Place being reconsecrated, Jesus says He is consecrated and set apart by the Father just like the Most Holy Place and just like the Temple.

    Intro It is now winter. The fall harvest complete, the skies are now a darker hue, and the festivals are over. The Israelites have kept God’s ordained festivals and now the long, cold wet winter descends until the spring festivals begin. We can easily lose our focus on God during this time ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Tim Smith avatar

    Service Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 20, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,138 views

    The disciples didn’t understand he was calling them to be servants. You remember that just prior to coming to Jerusalem, Jesus had caught the disciples arguing over who was going to get the seat of honor and authority at the side of Jesus. Jesus knew if t

    The Amazing Race: Service John 13:2-17 Jim White tells the story of Pauline spending four months in Portugal. While there, she felt like God wanted her to teach a ladies’ bible study on Wednesday mornings. After awhile, she sensed they should begin feeding the poor. Pauline and the other ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Methodist

  • Jerry Cosper avatar

    The Light Of The World

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 28, 2012
     | 6,231 views

    Man has a great need. He may not always be aware of it, but the need is still there. Man is in darkness. He can’t see into the future or into the next world. He can’t see God, who He is and what He’s like. He can’t see the real meaning, significance,

    Let’s start tonight’s study off by admitting that man has a great need. He may not always be aware of it, but the need is still there. Man is in darkness. - He can’t see into the future or into the next world. - He can’t see God, who He is and what He’s like. - He ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Cosper avatar

    Jesus’ Response To Mockery And Unbelief Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 28, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,595 views

    Chapter 7 is a brief pause in the revelation of who Jesus is. This chapter shows the reactions of various groups to the claims of Jesus.

    So far, in the first 6 chapters of the Gospel of John, the author has concentrated on the revealing of Jesus—revealing Him as God, the Son of God, the One who came down out of heaven, and the Bread of Life. Chapter 7 is a brief pause in the revelation of who Jesus is. This chapter shows the ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Cosper avatar

    The Relationship Of Believers To Religionists

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 28, 2012
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,410 views

    Persecution can cause the believer to stumble and fall. It can cause us to sometimes question our own beliefs. It can cause us to weaken and return to the way of false religion. It can make us not want to witness. And sometimes this persecution can ca

    So far in chapter 15 of the gospel of John we have talked about: • The relationship of Jesus to the people of the world. • The relationship of Jesus to believers. • The relationship of believers to believers. • The relationship of believers to the world. Tonight we move ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Cosper avatar

    Seeking, Yet Questioning

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 28, 2012
     | 4,128 views

    Another reaction to Jesus’ claims from the Jewish crowds.

    Last Sunday evening we looked at how to overcome any mocking or unbelief when it comes to us being Christians. We looked specifically at the response of Jesus’ half-brothers. Tonight we look at another reaction to Jesus’ claims from the Jewish crowds. The Jewish crowds including both ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Cosper avatar

    A Charge Of Insanity

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 28, 2012
     | 5,191 views

    The charges against Jesus ranged all the way from being demon-possessed to being a mere man. Jesus’ answer to all these charges against Him was perceptive.

    Tonight’s passage is a difficult one to break down and try to explain. Jesus has gone to Jerusalem and in verse 14 from last week Jesus has stepped up in public at the temple and began to preach. What we have been looking at the last two studies are the reactions to Jesus’ claims. We ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Cosper avatar

    A Charge Of Being A Rabble-Rouser

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 28, 2012
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,200 views

    Those who opposed Jesus were puzzled by His death and resurrection and ascension. It was hard for them to grasp its meaning and to believe in Him.

    We have been studying the reactions of the people to Jesus’ claims for the past 3 studies. Tonight we are going to look at a fourth reaction. The fourth reaction to Jesus’ claims comes from the religious and civil authorities. It paints a clear picture of men in every generation who ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Cosper avatar

    Search For Utopia And Light

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Apr 17, 2012
     | 3,307 views

    It’s the message that needs to be proclaimed to the world. Man’s search for an earthly deliverer or Messiah is futile. Man’s earthly search for utopia is futile.

    Tonight’s study will not be as long as others have been. We are only going to look at 4 verses tonight. READ. Jesus has just tried to explain to the Pharisees that He is the Light of the world. Of course they didn’t believe it. The Pharisees had just asked Jesus to show them His ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Cosper avatar

    The Rejection Of Jesus' Claim

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Apr 24, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,684 views

    Men still reject Jesus’ claim to be equal with God. So we are going to look at six reasons that Jesus gave for man’s rejection of Him.

    Last week look in detail at five witnesses that Jesus used to prove His authority and power. But men still reject Jesus’ claim to be equal with God. So tonight we are going to study John 5:40-47 and look at six reasons that Jesus gave for man’s rejection of Him. READ 40-41. ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Cosper avatar

    Jesus: The Embodiment Of God

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Apr 24, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 15,397 views

    We are going to see one of the most astounding claims ever made and that is that Jesus Christ is the very embodiment of God Himself.

    Tonight we are going to see one of the most astounding claims ever made and that is that Jesus Christ is the very embodiment of God Himself. Last week, our last verse we covered in John 14 was verse 7 which says, READ. Tonight we pick it up there. READ 8. Philip’s request was, ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Cosper avatar

    Power To Meet The World's Desperate Needs

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Apr 24, 2012
     | 5,711 views

    In this passage, we have Jesus revealing His authority. He shows everyone how true it is that He is in authority over life

    For the next 4 weeks we will be studying from the John 5. This chapter deals with the authority and power that Jesus has. In fact, chapter 5 reveals Jesus to be the Authority over all of life. Jesus is equal with God and is claimed later on in this chapter. So He is due the same worship, ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Burdette avatar

    I See You, Jesus Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 30, 2012
     | 6,827 views

    Service, ministry, outreach

    I SEE YOU, JESUS Matt 25: 31-46 (p 702) Oct. 24, 2010 INTRODUCTION: When I was growing up my Mom and Dad always got their gas at the same service station. Moore's Ammoco--He not only sold us our gas, but when something needed to be done to one of our cars John either worked on it ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Joel Preston avatar

    Pressing Into Jesus Series

    Contributed by Joel Preston on May 14, 2012
     | 10,580 views

    In Mark 5, we see Jesus going from one seemingly hopeless situation to another. Our text is a “Markan sandwich” where two stories are pressed together. In it we are introduced to two very different individuals with one thing in common - they were willing

    The Gospel of Mark #14 – “Pressing into Jesus” Mark 5:21-43 Intro – 1. ILL – A New Yorker was driving through Texas when he collided with a truck carrying a horse. A few months later he tried to collect damages for his injuries. “How can you now claim to have ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Jerry Cosper avatar

    Equality With God

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on May 23, 2012
     | 5,076 views

    In this passage, Jesus will give us 9 proofs that He is equal with God.

    As Christians, we need to face the claim of Jesus that He is equal with God. We went into detail about this in chapter 1 but again we are faced with this claim tonight. How could Jesus make such a claim? Because Jesus gave us proof after proof of His claim which clearly verified this claim. In ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist