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

Sermons on Object Lessons:

showing 1,096-1,110 of 56,705
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
  • Elmer Towns avatar

    Barriers - To Strengthen Lesson 2 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 13, 2023
     | 939 views

    Why does God allow trials/afflictions?

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. Working on grandfather’s farm, four weeks drought, carrying buckets of water from the stream. a. I pitched a fit, “I hate rain.” b. Uncle Sam said, “You better love that rain.” Principle: “always be happy when it rains, you don’t know the good it brings.” c. Afterwards, I’d sit ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Elmer Towns avatar

    Indwelling - Presence Lesson 6 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 18, 2023
     | 1,058 views

    What is a Christian?

    A. INTRODUCTION: WHAT IS A CHRISTIAN? “I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me.” Galatians 2:20, ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Elmer Towns avatar

    Walking - Daily Lesson 7 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 18, 2023
     | 1,326 views

    What is involved in spiritual walking?

    A. INTRODUCTION “As you therefore have received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him, rooted and built up in Him and established in the faith, as you have been taught, abounding in it with thanksgiving.” Colossians 2:6-7, NKJV 1. My encounter with Jesus was not salvation, but I dedicated myself ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Elmer Towns avatar

    Fear Running Lesson 6 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 1, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 953 views

    God’s direction is not usually extraordinary, but in “a still small voice.” When God doesn’t answer, He may have something better!

    A. OUR GREATEST FAILURES CAN FOLLOW OUR GREATEST SUCCESS: 1 KINGS 19:1-8 1. Elijah’s greatest success: a. Fire from Heaven (18:38). b. Prophets of Baal killed. c. Rain, God’s judgment was over. 2. Elijah was challenged, “Jezebel sent a message … ‘May the gods strike me and even kill me if by ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Elmer Towns avatar

    A Revived Church Lesson 1 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 3, 2023
     | 1,566 views

    Revival: An extraordinary outpouring of God.

    “Those who believed what Peter said were baptized and added to the church that day—about 3,000 in all. All the believers devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching, and to fellowship, and to sharing in meals (including the Lord’s Supper), and to prayer. A deep sense of awe came over them all, and ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Elmer Towns avatar

    Fasting For Revival Lesson 2 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 3, 2023
     | 969 views

    What does revival look like?

    “That is why the Lord says, ‘turn to me now, while there is time. Give me your hearts. Come with fasting, weeping, and mourning. Don’t tear your clothing in your grief, but tear your hearts instead.’ Return to the Lord your God, for he is merciful and compassionate, slow to get angry and filled ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Pastor Renji George avatar

    Lesson From Adam And Eve

    Contributed by Pastor Renji George on Jun 12, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,366 views

    Adam could have repented and come back to God. God gave him a chance to repent. But instead of admitting the fault he blamed his wife (Genes 3:12). If Adam had admitted the fault of disobedience to God, God would have forgiven him.

    God could have stopped Eve from sinning. Do you think God did not know when satan was entering the garden of Eden? Was God unaware of satan tempting His precious child Eve? The closing of Genesis 3 speaks about God keeping Cheru-bims to watch over the garden with a flaming sword (Genesis 3:24). ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Lessons From The Life Of Judas

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jun 13, 2024
     | 1,381 views

    If you don’t change, you could be headed in the wrong direction, just like Judas. Your future is in the fold, and where you go from here is up to you. Sometimes we have the best intentions with the wrong motives.

    "It is the Spirit who gives life; the flesh profits nothing. The words that I speak to you are spirit, and they are life. "But there are some of you who do not believe." For Jesus knew from the beginning who they were who did not believe, and who would betray Him. And He said, ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Elmer Towns avatar

    A Leap Of Faith Lesson 3 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 12, 2023
     | 1,379 views

    Faith is relationship. “But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is.”

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. Faith is relationship. “But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is” (Hebrews 11:6). 2. Jerry Falwell said, “Faith is stepping out into the darkness, the unknown.” a. Not knowing. “But Abraham ... went out, not knowing ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christopher Arch avatar

    Elijah Learns Lesson In Faith

    Contributed by Christopher Arch on Oct 14, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,540 views

    This is from a series on Elijah.

    Title: “Elijah Learns to Grow in his Faith” Scripture: I Ki. 17:8-16 Type: Expository Where: GNBC 10-15-23 Intro: Often our personal testing in the Christian life is used by the Lord to help meet the needs of others. I don’t think there’s a better example then that of Joni Erickson Tada. Over ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Elmer Towns avatar

    Why Pain? Lesson 4 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 27, 2023
     | 1,222 views

    God is not the author of pain or suffering.

    A. GOD IS NOT THE AUTHOR OF PAIN OR SUFFERING 1. God created a perfect man and placed Him in a perfect environment. 2. Pain and suffering are the consequences of living in a fallen world. “To the woman He said: ‘I will greatly multiply your sorrow and your conception; In pain you shall bring ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Elmer Towns avatar

    What Is Victory? Lesson 1 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 31, 2023
     | 2,236 views

    The role of Jesus Christ in delivering victory.

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. Definition (ELT): victory is: a. Overcoming an enemy, a threat, or danger. b. To gain mastery/success eliminating threat and eliminate fear – leading to peace/security. c. Return to normal or expected life conditions. 2. The word “victory” appears 11 times in the New King ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Elmer Towns avatar

    Waiting On God Lesson 1 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 15, 2023
     | 1,505 views

    Wings are found in God's presence.

    A. INTRODUCTION “But those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint.” Isaiah 40:31, NKJV 1. Two kinds of people need wings: a. Devastated, drained of purpose/energy b. Discouraged, ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Elmer Towns avatar

    Listening To God Lesson 3 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 15, 2023
     | 975 views

    Having the right attitude to hear and understand God’s voice.

    “Samuel was sleeping in the Tabernacle near the Ark of God. Suddenly the Lord called out ‘Samuel.’ He answered, ‘what is it?’ He ran to Eli … ‘go back to bed.’ The Lord called again …’what is it?’ Eli … ‘go back to bed.’ The Lord called a third time … Eli … told Samuel to say, ‘speak Lord, Your ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Elmer Towns avatar

    The Will Of God Door Lesson 2 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Dec 6, 2023
     | 875 views

    What is the will of God?

    “And so, dear brothers and sisters, I plead with you to give your bodies to God because of all he has done for you. Let them be a living and holy sacrifice—the kind he will find acceptable. This is truly the way to worship him. Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist